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BN55 YFW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,149 mi
Last recorded147,149 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 147,149 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear corrosion to rear mount

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 131,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 123,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 116,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,629 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to get a reading and result from smoke analyser

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,975 miles

extensive body damage to near side sill and door also damage to offside rear corner panel/

Fail 19 Aug 2011 83,975 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 636,472 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,403 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 38,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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 YFW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFW, 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 BN55 YFW registered?

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

Is BN55 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 YFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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