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BK55 ENW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,581 mi
Last recorded147,581 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ENW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 147,581 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 147,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 144,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 139,321 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 139,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,721 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,782 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 120,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner arch lining loose. not likely to come off

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Dec 2019 117,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner arch lining loose. not likely to come off

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2018 114,626 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 114,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,094 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,148 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 98,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,538 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,491 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)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,351 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,429 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2010 48,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,008 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,259 miles

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

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

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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BK55 ENW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK55 ENW, 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 BK55 ENW registered?

BK55 ENW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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