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BD55 YBL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,268 mi
Last recorded61,268 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,226 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 48,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,154 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,362 miles

Front Slight Transmission Oil Leak

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

Rear Registration Plate has slight De-lamination

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,933 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,917 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 40,917 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,371 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 33,371 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,076 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,737 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread and is loosing air

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,897 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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BD55 YBL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD55 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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