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BJ05 WMP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,255 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2021 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,886 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

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Fail 30 Nov 2020 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 109,821 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges ( both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 109,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges ( both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,929 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front spot lamp filled with water.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,929 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front spot lamp filled with water.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,051 miles

front brake discs rusty and worn on inner face

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 May 2017 104,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

vehicle tested under wet conditions.

Pass 7 May 2016 100,615 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Exhaust mountings and flanges slightly corroded.

Item(s) removed from windscreen prior to inspection.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal head light adjuster reset to 0 to test aim.

Fail 7 May 2016 100,615 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

Exhaust mountings and flanges slightly corroded.

Item(s) removed from windscreen prior to inspection.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal head light adjuster reset to 0 to test aim.

Pass 15 May 2015 96,551 miles

Nearside front lower sill damaged.

Fail 15 May 2015 96,551 miles

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

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

Nearside front lower sill damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,748 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 38,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wing damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2008 25,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wing damaged

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 WMP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WMP, 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 WMP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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