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BJ05 TDU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,137 mi
Last recorded112,137 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure/rattling, front exhaust brackets broken and exhaust flexi-pipe broken and blowing slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 108,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level unable to check bonnet not opening (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,450 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Tank Strap corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,249 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,451 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,450 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,314 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 64,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,074 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 TDU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TDU, 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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BJ05 TDU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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