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BJ05 TSY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 134,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 134,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 128,858 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 128,808 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 121,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,121 miles

Heat shield lose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 107,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heat shield lose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,241 miles

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Bothsides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,241 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 26 Feb 2016 70,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,670 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 64,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 60,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,502 miles

Both front brake disc ara pitted and corroded on the inside

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,210 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 TSY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

BJ05 TSY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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