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BD55 YKW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 97,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,722 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,498 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 80,498 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,925 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,269 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,743 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,569 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,780 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,633 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 20,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,367 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 YKW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

BD55 YKW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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