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BK55 ESO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,491 mi
Last recorded119,491 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ESO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 119,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine undertray insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corner corroded through but no sharp edges and non structural

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 119,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine undertray insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corner corroded through but no sharp edges and non structural

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust silence heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 108,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust silence heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,817 miles

Central Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded but no gases leaking

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside edge and has a cut to outer sidewall. No cords exposed

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 99,817 miles

Central Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded but no gases leaking

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside edge and has a cut to outer sidewall. No cords exposed

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Sill area rusty but not considered excessive or weakened

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but no gases leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Sill area rusty but not considered excessive or weakened

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but no gases leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jan 2015 87,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,136 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,613 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,755 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 ESO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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