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BJ55 YCO

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,018 mi
Last recorded47,018 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 47,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 47,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 27 Jan 2024 40,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 37,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,290 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,659 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 26 Aug 2021 32,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 26,046 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 22,043 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,253 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,715 miles

both rear tyres spliting

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,838 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 YCO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

BJ55 YCO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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