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BJ55 JNL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,514 mi
Last recorded116,514 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 JNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 116,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,797 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,348 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,348 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,117 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,598 miles

both front discs worn/pitted on inner faces

both rear tyres have cracking to tread/sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,115 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,115 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 44,566 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE HAS CRACKING SLIGHT TO OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,786 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,004 miles

rear tyres showing signs of age ok at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,925 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 JNL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

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

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