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BK55 FYJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,709 mi
Last recorded180,709 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 180,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 170,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 160,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wipers slightly worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 147,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2014 134,740 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 134,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,852 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 117,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,401 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 95,397 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,992 miles

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

offside + nearside front tyre tread wearing inner edge

offside + nearside rear tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,145 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 FYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

BK55 FYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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