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BJ05 TCO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,154 mi
Last recorded119,154 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 109,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cuts and nail, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deep cuts and nail, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,207 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,154 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,626 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,582 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BJ05 TCO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 TCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 TCO registered?

BJ05 TCO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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