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BN05 JFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,447 mi
Last recorded83,447 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 83,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 79,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,964 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,620 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,566 miles

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

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

rear bracket on tail pipe broken

Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,224 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 328,410 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 32,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,751 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 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JFJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 JFJ?

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What year was BN05 JFJ registered?

BN05 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BN05 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 JFJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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