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BV55 YLW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,453 mi
Last recorded119,453 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 119,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 119,452 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 109,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,447 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 101,447 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,378 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BECOMING LOW

Fail 29 Nov 2017 96,378 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE BECOMING LOW

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,599 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

LOWER OF REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

O/S REAR , FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,857 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,696 miles

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

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 YLW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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