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BD55 YGE

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,898 mi
Last recorded163,898 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 163,898 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside/offside inner sills

Pass 3 Dec 2024 160,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

corrosion to nearside/offside rear inner sills

Pass 7 Dec 2023 150,162 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 150,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,481 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,411 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 112,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,121 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 90,755 miles

child seat fitted not allowing to full inspection for elder belt

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2013 78,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 45,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,519 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 YGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

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

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