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BV55 YME

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,113 mi
Last recorded118,113 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,113 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,053 miles

o/s no plat light dim

rear tyres cracked and perished advise change asap

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,592 miles

front tyres bald on edges

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,434 miles

rear tyres cracked perished and worn to limit

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres cracked perished and worn to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,148 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,494 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,494 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,704 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 YME is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YME, 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 YME is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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