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BJ05 TGE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,060 mi
Last recorded89,060 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,060 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose not likely to fall off.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelts not tested car loaded.

Rear suspension components rusty.

Fail 1 Jun 2026 89,060 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose not likely to fall off.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelts not tested car loaded.

Rear suspension components rusty.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,838 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose unlikely to fall off

Rear seatbelts untested car loaded

Rear suspension com etc rusty.

Fail 5 Jun 2025 80,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn through cords exposed, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose unlikely to fall off

Rear seatbelts untested car loaded

Rear suspension com etc rusty.

Pass 24 May 2024 72,125 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,101 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,835 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,859 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,340 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 TGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 TGE registered?

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

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