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5555 JG

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,453 mi
Last recorded49,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 JG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 49,453 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 49,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 47,145 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 47,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,571 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 44,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 34,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 31,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,877 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 27,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,351 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,094 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 20,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 15,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 11,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 8,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 1,893 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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5555 JG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 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 5555 JG, 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 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5555 JG registered?

5555 JG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is 5555 JG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5555 JG shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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