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BD55 YCV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,526 mi
Last recorded134,526 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,526 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 134,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 124,132 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

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

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 117,212 miles

EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F INNER STEERING JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 12 Sep 2015 117,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR MOUNT BROKEN (7.1.1)

EXHUAST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F INNER STEERING JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,339 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,622 miles

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

front brake discs corroding inner faces

front tyres worn to approx 2.5mm and worn inside edges

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake discs corroding inner faces

front tyres worn to approx 2.5mm and worn inside edges

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,790 miles

front registration plate poor condition

rear tyres worn

slight judder both sides rear brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf and osf disc corroded on iner faces

nsf and osf tyers werring on iner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2009 44,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chunks missing out of sidewall of nearside rear tyre but not down to cord

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,783 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 YCV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

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

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