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BK55 KSV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,135 mi
Last recorded67,135 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 67,135 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 67,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,448 miles

corrosion offside outer sill

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,674 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 64,673 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 61,730 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 58,926 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 58,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,669 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 53,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 51,381 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os headlamp aim set to lower limit

Fail 1 May 2015 51,379 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

os headlamp aim set to lower limit

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,387 miles

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

all tyres worn to near limits

Fail 30 Apr 2014 49,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres worn to near limits

Pass 1 May 2013 45,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,964 miles

brake fluid low

front discs worn on inside

front pads 75% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,843 miles

both rear wheel center covers not fully secure

front brake pads approx half worn

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,393 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,369 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)

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 KSV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KSV, 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 KSV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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