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SJ55 ORF

2005 Ford Focus Ghia

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,935 mi
Last recorded153,935 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ORF
MakeFord
ModelFocus Ghia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 153,935 miles

Both front lower wings corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 153,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front lower wings corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 146,064 miles

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

Both front lower wings corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,291 miles

underside rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,522 miles

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

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 23 Nov 2021 124,497 miles

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

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

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 115,843 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,110 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread due to feathering (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 85,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,556 miles

rear heatshield loose

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 57,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,491 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,128 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,128 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,846 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,935 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall/no cord showing at test

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,432 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 14,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus Ghia?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,940
Miles/Year
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear 2
fog lamp not working 1
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 1
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SJ55 ORF is a 2005 Ford Focus Ghia in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

The most common reason a Ford Focus Ghia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ55 ORF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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SJ55 ORF is a 2005 Ford Focus Ghia, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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