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BJ55 JVZ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,000 mi
Last recorded219,000 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 JVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 219,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 203,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 203,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 194,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 188,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 183,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 177,913 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 165,400 miles

tront tyre inner edges worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 144,221 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 144,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 123,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 JVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

BJ55 JVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 JVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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