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BJ55 JFO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,931 mi
Last recorded52,931 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 JFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 52,931 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,233 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 44,415 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 44,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 43,169 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 41,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,162 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,326 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JFO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ55 JFO, 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 BJ55 JFO registered?

BJ55 JFO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BJ55 JFO safe to buy?

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