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BN55 YJF

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,783 mi
Last recorded103,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 103,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,835 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,638 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 76,638 miles

Central Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre split in between the treads

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has splits on the outer wall

Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has splits on the outer wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from gear box area

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,289 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,334 miles

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 26 Sep 2012 33,513 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 33,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,928 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,630 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 YJF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJF, 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

How do I check the history of BN55 YJF?

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What year was BN55 YJF registered?

BN55 YJF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BN55 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 YJF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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