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BJ05 TUU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,683 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,809 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r/tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2020 84,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r/tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 71,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,959 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,489 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,147 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 TUU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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