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BV55 YHU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,975 mi
Last recorded107,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,466 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All Four (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,661 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,377 miles

engine management light on dash indicating fault

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,558 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,828 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 YHU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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