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BK55 GBZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 130,374 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 119,499 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 119,497 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,407 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 104,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2017 96,523 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 96,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 88,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,093 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

both rear trailing arm bushes started to split

Fail 12 Sep 2015 81,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

both rear trailing arm bushes started to split

Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,728 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 73,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,968 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 65,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,351 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit and cracking on sidewalls 205/55/16

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,351 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit and cracking on sidewalls 205/55/16

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 49,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 22,785 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 GBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

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

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