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BV55 YRP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,734 mi
Last recorded51,734 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,734 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 51,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,880 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,626 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 41,626 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,257 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,541 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,538 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 YRP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YRP, 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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What year was BV55 YRP registered?

BV55 YRP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is BV55 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 YRP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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