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BK55 CJU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,966 mi
Last recorded68,966 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 CJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 68,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,409 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2024 66,409 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,381 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,231 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,615 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,668 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,945 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,493 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 35,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,473 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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BK55 CJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK55 CJU, 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 BK55 CJU registered?

BK55 CJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is BK55 CJU safe to buy?

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