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BK55 ERY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,234 mi
Last recorded150,234 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ERY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,234 miles

Bonnet awkward to open.

Clutch pedal rubber well worn.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Engine fault indicated in dash display.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, close to limit and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, close to limit and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 150,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet awkward to open.

Clutch pedal rubber well worn.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Engine fault indicated in dash display.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, close to limit and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, close to limit and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 150,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and perished 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet lock faulty

brake pedal rubber splitting

damage to nearside door mirror

engine cover fitted

engine system fault displayed

exhaust heat shield insecure

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 148,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet lock faulty

brake pedal rubber splitting

damage to nearside door mirror

engine cover fitted

engine system fault displayed

exhaust heat shield insecure

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 141,579 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres starting to perish around outer side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2016 134,517 miles

Nearside slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,517 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering joints

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 128,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 122,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 115,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 115,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 6 Sep 2011 108,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,098 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to large items on rear seats

Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,112 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 93,110 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,650 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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BK55 ERY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ERY, 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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BK55 ERY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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