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BJ55 JRO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,977 mi
Last recorded113,977 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 JRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust shield loose

Fail 25 Aug 2021 113,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,599 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 106,597 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,677 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 102,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,491 miles

rear tyres worn on inner treads and offside has two nails in tread - suggest replaced 205 55 16

underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn on inner treads and offside has two nails in tread - suggest replaced 205 55 16

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,752 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,037 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2012 48,037 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,928 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,928 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,109 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,119 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 JRO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JRO, 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 JRO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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