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BN55 PYV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 PYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,224 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 123,206 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,159 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,675 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 78,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,920 miles

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres have low tread on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,929 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN55 PYV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN55 PYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 PYV registered?

BN55 PYV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 PYV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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