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BV55 UYE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,763 mi
Last recorded119,763 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,185 miles

slight corosion outer sills

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion outer sills

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,069 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,328 miles

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

slight corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,608 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 63,608 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,234 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 56,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,863 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,586 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 38,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,493 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)

baby seat in N/S/R

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,595 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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BV55 UYE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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