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BN55 VJM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,086 mi
Last recorded80,086 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,086 miles

Both sides rear chassis and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded causing a sharp edge/projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded causing a sharp edge/projection (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 75,952 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,296 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 63,289 miles

Both front outer sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 63,289 miles

Both front outer sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside/offside

Pass 11 May 2016 58,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 50,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 45,633 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 41,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 37,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,097 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 32,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,760 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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BN55 VJM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN55 VJM, 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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BN55 VJM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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