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BJ55 MJX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,019 mi
Last recorded45,019 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 45,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 43,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 42,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

revearse light in/op

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,146 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 31 Oct 2017 40,146 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,152 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 38,129 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,924 miles

front wiper blads slight smearing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,924 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blads slight smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,396 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 18,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,599 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 MJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

BJ55 MJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 MJX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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