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BN05 TTJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,259 mi
Last recorded146,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,259 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,215 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 138,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 117,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,469 miles

Centre rear seatbelt covered by the seat cover.

Front registration plate characters font not substantially similar to the prescribed font.

Offside parking brake only just met the required efficiency. The brake caliper would need replacing or repairing.

Rear registration plate characters font not substantially similar to the prescribed font.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 111,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre rear seatbelt covered by the seat cover.

Front registration plate characters font not substantially similar to the prescribed font.

Offside rear parking brake cable and or caliper seized.

Rear registration plate characters font not substantially similar to the prescribed font.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,659 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,243 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 91,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,806 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 82,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,822 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 50,817 miles

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

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 TTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc 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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

BN05 TTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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