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BJ05 JRX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,385 mi
Last recorded128,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 128,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency fuel filler cap does not seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill is corroded within 30CM of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Top spring mount is corroded out, this is also a mounting point for the subframe onto the body of the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion underneath whole rear of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

boot floor is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 127,964 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor\ rear valance (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 127,432 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 127,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 126,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 126,240 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 123,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,689 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel cap of temporary type, but creates an adequate seal.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 111,688 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap of temporary type, but creates an adequate seal.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,710 miles

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

hand brake slightly high

Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake slightly high

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,683 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 96,344 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,126 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,126 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,556 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,145 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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BJ05 JRX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ05 JRX, 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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BJ05 JRX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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