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BJ05 WMW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,723 mi
Last recorded171,723 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 171,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 164,327 miles

coil springs slight corrosion

exhaust outer skin corroding

nsr brake pad wearing thin

osr link bar slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2018 164,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs slight corrosion

exhaust outer skin corroding

nsr brake pad wearing thin

osr link bar slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2017 160,123 miles

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

exhaust outer skins corroding

nsr and osf tyre right on limit

nsr brake pad 1/4 left

rear coil springs corroding

slight play in osr link bar

Pass 13 Aug 2016 150,663 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 146,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,343 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 131,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 108,217 miles

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

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

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

rear view mirror adrift

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,533 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 90,533 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 87,144 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 WMW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

BJ05 WMW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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