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BW05 EOJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,965 mi
Last recorded189,965 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 EOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 189,965 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 189,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 182,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 182,661 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working when stop lights applied (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 177,424 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes are slightly worn also have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 172,813 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 167,101 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 158,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 142,331 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 131,174 miles

Both number plate lights discoloured.

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 131,087 miles

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

Both number plate lights discoloured.

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 112,716 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust corroding in places

front discs heavily corroded/lipped

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,506 miles

both front tyres just above legal limmit and are worn on edges badly

both rear indicator bulbs loosing colour (just meets pass standard)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,550 miles

both rear indicators loosing colour

exhaust starting to corrode

front discs corroding/lipped (may need replacing soon)

tested in wet

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,556 miles

exhaust for minor corrosion

front brake pads look 75% worn & discs are lipped.

rear tyres slightly perishing & getting close to wear indicators on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,150 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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BW05 EOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BW05 EOJ, 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 BW05 EOJ registered?

BW05 EOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BW05 EOJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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