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BF05 YHE

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,016 mi
Last recorded93,016 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,704 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,707 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 70,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,511 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,203 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 56,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 40,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,872 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,613 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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BF05 YHE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF05 YHE, 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 BF05 YHE registered?

BF05 YHE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BF05 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 YHE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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