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BJ55 EDF

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,170 mi
Last recorded89,170 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 EDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/holed. No sharp edges at time of test

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, appears to be from offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 89,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/holed. No sharp edges at time of test

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, appears to be from offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 86,627 miles

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splt. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak, appears to be from offside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy age related corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor and inner wheel arches/turret tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,229 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 84,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,809 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 80,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,266 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,964 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,964 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,252 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,848 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,099 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,099 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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BJ55 EDF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ55 EDF, 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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BJ55 EDF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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