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BV55 YSB

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,888 miles

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,111 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 75,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,280 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,469 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 15 Aug 2008 19,855 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 YSB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB registered?

BV55 YSB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is BV55 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 YSB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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