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BN05 BJU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,126 mi
Last recorded116,126 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 116,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 111,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 111,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,140 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,430 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 104,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,990 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 102,990 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 100,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,307 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,074 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,808 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,691 miles

Slight distortion on inner edge of o/s/r road wheel.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight distortion on inner edge of o/s/r road wheel.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,293 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,926 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,500 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,481 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,481 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,760 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

stone chips to screen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,099 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,111 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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BN05 BJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BN05 BJU, 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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BN05 BJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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