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BJ05 TFV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,482 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,659 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 53,659 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,384 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 TFV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

BJ05 TFV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BJ05 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 TFV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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