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BJ05 WLF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 112,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,786 miles

nearside @ offside front lower wish bone arms rear bushes starting to split @ perish

Fail 9 Nov 2018 101,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside @ offside front lower wish bone arms rear bushes starting to split @ perish

Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,113 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front inner brake pads fairly low

nearside @ offside front lower wish bone arms rear bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,995 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,682 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 59,470 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,907 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 48,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,819 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,382 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)

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 WLF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 WLF registered?

BJ05 WLF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 WLF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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