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BD55 VYA

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,047 mi
Last recorded162,047 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 162,047 miles

engine light on

front grill missing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 162,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine light on

front grill missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 144,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 124,084 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,450 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 107,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,499 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,339 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 67,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VYA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYA, 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 BD55 VYA registered?

BD55 VYA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is BD55 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 VYA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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