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BV55 YJR

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,214 mi
Last recorded202,214 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 202,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing is taped up

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

Offside Front Lower wing is taped up

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 195,139 miles

exhaust middle silencer box outer casing corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 189,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 182,895 miles

Rear middle silencer box outer casing is corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 182,895 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear middle silencer box outer casing is corroded

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2017 175,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust silencer box outer casing is corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 166,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 166,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 160,713 miles

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

injector chuffing

Fail 15 Aug 2015 160,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

injector chuffing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 150,954 miles

all 4 wheels slightly bent

compression leak from no 3 injector

Fail 30 Aug 2014 150,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all 4 wheels slightly bent

compression leak from no 3 injector

Pass 31 Aug 2013 139,587 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 139,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 132,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 132,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 123,561 miles

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

Nearside index lamp has dried rust in the lens.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 113,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,806 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,776 miles

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

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 YJR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV55 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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