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BJ55 JFU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,480 mi
Last recorded110,480 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 JFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 110,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,214 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 104,214 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,226 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to rear PA`S

heat shield loose.

minor rotational noise to osf wheel

osf window defective.

park brake imbalance

rear spring lowers corroded and cracking to coating.

very heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

wing damaged nsf but not sharp

Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam image or adjuster not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to rear PA`S

heat shield loose.

minor rotational noise to osf wheel

osf window defective.

park brake imbalance

rear spring lowers corroded and cracking to coating.

very heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

wing damaged nsf but not sharp

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

park brake only just past on 18%

Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

park brake only just past on 18%

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,972 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,968 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,606 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 68,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 58,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,504 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,539 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 47,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,356 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,511 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,511 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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BJ55 JFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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