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BJ05 TWN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,542 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 109,542 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,878 miles

Front Brake pads approx 75% worn

Front and rear registration plates are slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 101,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads approx 75% worn

Front and rear registration plates are slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,818 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front lower wishbone inner bush perishing and splitting

nearside front tyre worn to edges

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,234 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

slight damage to front and rear number plates

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside mirror damaged

slight damage to front and rear number plates

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,159 miles

front wishbone inner rear bushes splitting

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,595 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,994 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,215 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TWN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TWN, 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 TWN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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