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BJ55 VBD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,847 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,847 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,700 miles

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

Front offside front lower wing corrison

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,700 miles

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

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

Front offside front lower wing corrison

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 84,101 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 81,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pads visual ,look a bit low

Pass 13 May 2022 78,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 67,562 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 67,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 59,602 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 59,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 53,745 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 53,742 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 47,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,501 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,781 miles

Front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,549 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 34,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 16,724 miles

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

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 VBD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

BJ55 VBD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 VBD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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