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BK55 FPU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,373 mi
Last recorded95,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 95,373 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,928 miles

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

Offside Front disc slightly worped

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,762 miles

Exhaust bracket broke

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,957 miles

front discs rusty on inner surface

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,957 miles

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

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

front discs rusty on inner surface

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,442 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 77,442 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

fule cap flap missing

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,889 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 59,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 45,338 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 FPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

BK55 FPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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