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BN05 FJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,606 mi
Last recorded175,606 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 175,606 miles

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2018 175,604 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 166,473 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 166,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex breaking up (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,087 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,978 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 107,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,768 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 FJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BN05 FJZ, 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 BN05 FJZ registered?

BN05 FJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN05 FJZ safe to buy?

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