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BV55 YOC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 123,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 123,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,505 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 118,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,509 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Fail 20 Jan 2020 117,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes X2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes X2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 108,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,898 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,551 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 92,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,557 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 67,557 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,585 miles

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

body covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,785 miles

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

body covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2010 50,785 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

body covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 42,012 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YOC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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