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BJ05 THZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,535 mi
Last recorded133,535 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,994 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 127,994 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 121,568 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,718 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,907 miles

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

both rear suspension rubber bushes strating to deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 29 Apr 2013 80,064 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2012 71,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,501 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre on tread depth limit.

Offside front tyre on tread depth limit.

Offside rear seat belt stalk stiff in operation.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,126 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,168 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 THZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 THZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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