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BN55 YML

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,001 mi
Last recorded80,001 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 80,001 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 80,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,970 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 73,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,136 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 54,205 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2018 54,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 49,435 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 22 Jan 2016 45,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,105 miles

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

front lower arms rear bushes worn

steering rack wet

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,559 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 26,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 12 Oct 2010 22,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,272 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 YML is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YML, 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

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What year was BN55 YML registered?

BN55 YML is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is BN55 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 YML shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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