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BJ05 WLA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,327 mi
Last recorded228,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 228,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack across lower part of the windscreen but does not obstruct the drivers view of the road

excessive engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2016 227,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 200,928 miles

crack across the lower part of the windscreen but does not obstruct the drivers view of the road

excessive oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2016 200,454 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

crack across the lower part of the windscreen but does not obstruct the drivers view of the road

excessive oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 174,875 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 174,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,714 miles

Boost pressure regulator pipes not attatched.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jan 2014 156,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Boost pressure regulator pipes not attatched.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jan 2013 134,888 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 134,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 113,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level on min

engine has oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 113,188 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level on min

engine has oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hub caps fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

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

Oil leak

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

Under tray fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 6 May 2009 67,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,083 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 WLA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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