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BV55 YRF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,588 miles

rusty exhaust

Fail 18 Sep 2019 119,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rusty exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,223 miles

Front 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))

centre exhaust very rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front 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))

centre exhaust very rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,584 miles

Central exhaust very rusty

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,098 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 110,064 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,104 miles

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

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

both exterior mirrors damaged.

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 103,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both exterior mirrors damaged.

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

slight damage to o/s. mirror.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

lower engine cover fitted

n/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,495 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

lower engine cover fitted

n/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,251 miles

front brake discs worn.

lower engine cover fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 67,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn.

lower engine cover fitted.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,123 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,123 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,422 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 YRF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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