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BV55 YKN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,986 mi
Last recorded146,986 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 146,986 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,162 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated (Rear Silencer)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,361 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2011 84,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,851 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,851 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,855 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 YKN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

BV55 YKN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BV55 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 YKN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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