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BN55 YGZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,447 mi
Last recorded135,447 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 135,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 135,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 132,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 130,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 127,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 123,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,810 miles

Front power steering oil leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve tavel

Pass 1 Feb 2019 116,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2019 116,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Rear parking brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2018 112,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 112,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,759 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded and ridged (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded and ridged (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,001 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 92,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,184 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 844,294 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,941 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,947 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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BN55 YGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BN55 YGZ, 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 YGZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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