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BV55 YKO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,085 mi
Last recorded121,085 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,085 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 112,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,707 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,522 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2018 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,261 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,241 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

Fail 28 Jul 2014 39,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiperblade slightly deteriorated

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre outerwalls cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,653 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,846 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 YKO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 YKO registered?

BV55 YKO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BV55 YKO safe to buy?

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