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BD55 YJE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,757 mi
Last recorded134,757 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 134,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 129,644 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 129,636 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 127,495 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 127,495 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,783 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 114,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,068 miles

Centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,234 miles

rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,234 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,783 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,843 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,680 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 YJE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

BD55 YJE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is BD55 YJE safe to buy?

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