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BJ55 JLO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,234 mi
Last recorded112,234 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 112,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,132 miles

Oil leak ()

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bonnet not opening to adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high bonnet not opening to adjust (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,517 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,118 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 84,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 JLO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

BJ55 JLO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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