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BF55 LYD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,958 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 103,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,390 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,388 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,946 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,205 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,994 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,994 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,206 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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BF55 LYD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF55 LYD, 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 BF55 LYD registered?

BF55 LYD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 LYD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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