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BN55 YPL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,715 mi
Last recorded117,715 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 117,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,510 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,501 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 85,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 64,839 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 64,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,927 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,755 miles

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

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 YPL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPL, 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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What year was BN55 YPL registered?

BN55 YPL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is BN55 YPL safe to buy?

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