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BV55 YKB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 128,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 128,532 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 126,357 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch lining loose.

Rear Rear axle rusted.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At gasket. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 123,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At gasket. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing 4 nuts missing 1 off each wheel. (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,131 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)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,055 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,970 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 21 Nov 2013 90,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 90,596 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,267 miles

rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,325 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 26 Oct 2010 61,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,289 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 YKB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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