MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
exhaust flexi gauze broken
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads close to, if not on mot limit
front wipers smear windscreen
play in steering rack
rear exhaust mount corroded off
suspension bushes perished and worn
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
exhaust flexi gauze broken
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads close to, if not on mot limit
front wipers smear windscreen
play in steering rack
rear exhaust mount corroded off
suspension bushes perished and worn
OSF tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
OSF tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported heat sheild loose (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 TRV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 TRV, 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 TRV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2005.
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