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BN55 YLM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both r-sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 102,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both r-sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,796 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 88,792 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component insecure steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,371 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,141 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear floorpan/inner sills

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s headlamp pattern poor

wet around pas pump area

Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,098 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear floorpan/inner sills

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s headlamp pattern poor

wet around pas pump area

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,228 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

rear indicators slightly discoloured

wet around pas pump area

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,228 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

rear indicators slightly discoloured

wet around pas pump area

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,557 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

some rear brake judder evident during brake test

Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,557 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness around steering rack

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

some rear brake judder evident during brake test

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,424 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 63,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,336 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,988 miles

Near side rear tyre at 2.mm at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,051 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 YLM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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