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BP05 GJV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,750 mi
Last recorded96,750 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 GJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 96,750 miles

general rust under car

Pass 16 Jun 2021 95,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 95,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,079 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,830 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 80,007 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,448 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 64,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,970 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,954 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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BP05 GJV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP05 GJV, 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 BP05 GJV registered?

BP05 GJV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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