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BV55 FYK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,604 mi
Last recorded158,604 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 FYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 158,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

oil level low added 1.5 l

Fail 24 Aug 2018 158,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

oil level low added 1.5 l

Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,154 miles

passenger front seat back tilt mechanism not working

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2017 146,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt upper trim panel (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash board compartment lid will not close (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger front seat back tilt mechanism not working

shock absorbers have little damping effect noticed driving in to bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 135,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,964 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,947 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

nearside rear roadwheel,inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check inner brakepads

washers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,862 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,952 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV55 FYK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV55 FYK, 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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BV55 FYK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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