MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on
injectors leaking slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre has cut in
engine management light on
injectors leaking slightly
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front discs corroding
indicators pale
n/s/f shocker poss leaking unable to assess correctly
n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated-boarderline
various suspension bushs deteriorated some boarderline
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs corroding
indicators pale
n/s/f shocker poss leaking unable to assess correctly
n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated-boarderline
various suspension bushs deteriorated some boarderline
e m light on
front number plate cracked not affecting letters
n/s/f tyre worn low & heavily on outer edge
slight smear from wipers / o/s/f wheel trim missing
surface corrosion to various suspension components & exhaust system
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
e m light on
front number plate cracked not affecting letters
n/s/f tyre worn low & heavily on outer edge
slight smear from wipers / o/s/f wheel trim missing
surface corrosion to various suspension components & exhaust system
eml on.
front number plate cracked.
nail in o/s/f tyre.
oil around turbo pipes.
oil level low.
rear indicators faded.
small cut in n/s/r tyre tread.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
eml on.
front number plate cracked.
nail in o/s/f tyre.
oil around turbo pipes.
oil level low.
rear indicators faded.
small cut in n/s/r tyre tread.
front brake pads worn low.
n/s/f tyre worn to the limit.
o/s/f tyre worn close to limit.
rear tyres wearing low.
rear tyres wearing edges and cracking
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn and clutch pedal rubber missing.
Offside rear tyre has several slight small cuts not to braiding.
Oil leak
Slight creaking noise from steering has no excess play/movement from components.
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BN05 LJO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LJO, 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 LJO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2005.
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