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BD55 YDF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,920 mi
Last recorded198,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 198,920 miles

windscreen damaged zone B: drivers view not affected

Fail 19 Jul 2017 198,920 miles

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

windscreen damaged zone B: drivers view not affected

Pass 6 Jul 2016 186,993 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

battery weak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 186,742 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

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

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

battery weak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2015 165,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

crack in windscreen

n/s/r tyre valve stem perished, tyre punctured

section of high level brake light not working

slight damage to o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 13 Jul 2015 165,025 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

crack in windscreen

n/s/r tyre valve stem perished, tyre punctured

section of high level brake light not working

slight damage to o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 13 Jun 2014 141,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2013 124,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,979 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2011 92,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,385 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 YDF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

BD55 YDF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BD55 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 YDF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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