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BP05 GJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,984 mi
Last recorded125,984 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 GJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,984 miles

some corrosion of both body sill panels

some distortion of nearside front tyre inner edge

some movement in both front lower arms rear bushes

some oil loss

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

front suspension knock present, no faults found but further investigation required.

handbrake lever travel on limit.

tail gate struts defective.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,129 miles

some oil loss

some play in offside rear drop link

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,507 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,989 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 24,462 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge, also worn and starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Fail 30 May 2009 24,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge, also worn and starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,976 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 GJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP05 GJZ, 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

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What year was BP05 GJZ registered?

BP05 GJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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