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BJ05 TOV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,388 miles

Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 135,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 135,270 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,115 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,625 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 102,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,201 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 TOV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 TOV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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