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BV55 UYF

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,983 mi
Last recorded58,983 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,983 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,731 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge tread just starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks in tread

Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,731 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake discs slightly worn and slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge tread just starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 50,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,692 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,692 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,478 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 19,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 12,658 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 UYF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UYF, 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 BV55 UYF registered?

BV55 UYF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BV55 UYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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