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BJ05 WKR

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,243 mi
Last recorded149,243 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,243 miles

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2023 149,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 137,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button cover broken (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tailgate button faulty but works on key

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed

Fail 23 Feb 2022 137,020 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps none working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button cover broken (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear perished, going out of shape and has a small bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tailgate button faulty but works on key

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2021 124,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake button cracked but still works

tailgate button faulty but works on key button

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed

Fail 10 Mar 2021 124,084 miles

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

hand brake button cracked but still works

tailgate button faulty but works on key button

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,190 miles

Body not fully secure bottom of n/s wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test and sticker bottom o/s of screen but not in drivers view ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake button broken but still works

rear exhaust heat shield loose

tailgate button faulty but opens on key

Pass 2 Mar 2019 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn/wearing inner edge of tread

Fail 28 Feb 2019 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn/wearing inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge and perished around tread

Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,147 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,413 miles

1/ o/s front tyre near legal limits and worn on inside edge not to cords at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,631 miles

1. Nearside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs becoming faded.

2. Offside rear tyre becoming perished.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Nearside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs becoming faded.

2. Offside rear tyre becoming perished.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,624 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,964 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 WKR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

BJ05 WKR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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