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BJ55 JJX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,175 mi
Last recorded108,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 108,175 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 108,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,158 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,726 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 73,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 73,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,983 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,166 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,966 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 JJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

BJ55 JJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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