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BN55 YDA

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,681 mi
Last recorded122,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 122,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s and o/s wing (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking injector spill off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 nails in (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (borderline) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (borderline) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,082 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,049 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,215 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 129,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 129,216 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,979 miles

2x rear tie bars starting to wear

rear indicator bulbs starting to show clear

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 YDA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YDA, 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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BN55 YDA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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