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BD55 LYH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,922 mi
Last recorded138,922 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

subframe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,937 miles

all brake discs are corroded

dip beam pattern is poor

osr brake is binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,258 miles

center exhaust brt needs to be rewelded

os outer cv boot is weeping

rear sub-frame is corroded

wishbone rear bushes are soft

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 115,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Handbrake performance low (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering Bonnet can't be opened (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,827 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/s lower performance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brts are rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,336 miles

ns and osf P bushes are worn

slight wheel bearing noise from the nsr

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,401 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,428 miles

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

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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BD55 LYH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD55 LYH, 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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BD55 LYH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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