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BJ55 JKV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,738 mi
Last recorded150,738 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 JKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,738 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 150,736 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 143,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front nail in tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,227 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 78,204 miles

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

front tyres perrished

wipers weak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,104 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 JKV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKV, 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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What year was BJ55 JKV registered?

BJ55 JKV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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