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BN05 LJO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,995 mi
Last recorded142,995 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 142,995 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,362 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,624 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,492 miles

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

engine management light on

injectors leaking slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2016 121,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,866 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,866 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,567 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 94,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,659 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 81,213 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 81,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,606 miles

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.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,606 miles

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.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,264 miles

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.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,491 miles

rear tyres wearing edges and cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,198 miles

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.

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 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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