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BD55 YLC

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,945 mi
Last recorded133,945 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 133,945 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 105,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 105,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 98,879 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2016 90,741 miles

front exhaust bracket is badly corroded

rear exhaust bracket is broken but system is still supported

Fail 16 Dec 2016 90,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket is badly corroded

rear exhaust bracket is broken but system is still supported

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,306 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket adrift but exhaust secure

Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,306 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,828 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,240 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 64,395 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,674 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear reversing light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,618 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 YLC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YLC, 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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BD55 YLC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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