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BJ05 WJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,407 mi
Last recorded90,407 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 90,407 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 85,209 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 79,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,897 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 63,290 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2016 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2013 45,550 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 40,286 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

Fail 3 May 2012 40,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 3 May 2011 36,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2011 36,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2008 25,174 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,174 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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