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BN55 YTO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,775 mi
Last recorded112,775 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,775 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing Holed And Corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,774 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth And Split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn Smooth

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing Holed And Corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear underside,rear suspension components and both outer sills have some heavy surface corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2023 108,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear underside,rear suspension components and both outer sills have some heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,849 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring is not located correctly inside the suspension arm but is not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 92,360 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring is not located correctly inside the suspension arm but is not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,367 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox bracket is broken

Offside Rear coil spring is not located in the arm correctly but is not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,367 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking bolt has been left loose and the track rod end is moving on the threads of the tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox bracket is broken

Offside Rear coil spring is not located in the arm correctly but is not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,400 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,310 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges.

Engine covers an under trays fitted obscuring some components form view.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,231 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 50,696 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,120 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,559 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,746 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,580 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 YTO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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