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BN55 YOM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,203 mi
Last recorded125,203 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 125,203 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front High beam not working

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 120,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front High beam not working

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 111,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,437 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,684 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 96,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,614 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2012 68,609 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,371 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,636 miles

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

i)off side windscreen wiper blade slightly smearing.ii)No full inspection of outer two rear seat belts due to two child seats fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

i)off side windscreen wiper blade slightly smearing.ii)No full inspection of outer two rear seat belts due to two child seats fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,340 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 YOM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YOM, 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 YOM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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