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BF55 LYH

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Ford Focus Diesel 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 109,960 miles on the clock, averaging 8,440 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for BF55 LYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,440

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,960 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,440
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF55 LYH 57k70k83k97k110k '08'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage101,983 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage93,789 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,109 miles
PASS
Mileage83,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage76,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage65,495 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,494 miles
Since last MOT+8,480 miles
PASS
Mileage57,014 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1596cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BF55 LYH

What car is BF55 LYH?

BF55 LYH is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF55 LYH?

The last recorded mileage for BF55 LYH was 109,960 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF55 LYH passed its MOT?

BF55 LYH has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2014.

Is BF55 LYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF55 LYH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF55 LYH?

BF55 LYH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.