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BV55 YKF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,005 mi
Last recorded61,005 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 61,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,985 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 54,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,138 miles

Corrosion to underbody & rear axle

Front brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres perished & split on outer shoulders

Pass 15 May 2019 42,605 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,160 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring has a cut in it, not broken or fractured

Pass 10 May 2017 35,098 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 35,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 30,893 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,933 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 25,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,567 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,807 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 YKF 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 90%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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