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BV55 YKY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,730 mi
Last recorded100,730 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear (centre ) silencer slight blow

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system, slight deterioration

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

reverse light not working

Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,905 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system, slight deterioration

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,505 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,995 miles

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

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to the limit

Fail 2 Nov 2016 55,995 miles

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to the limit

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,568 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,428 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,338 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 21,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,833 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 YKY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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