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BK55 KVW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,988 mi
Last recorded135,988 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,988 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section armour broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front body damage

General heavy corrosion throughout

Offside parking brake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front devoid of tread at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,982 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Front body damage

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,108 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Front body damage

Offside parking brake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,871 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Front body damage

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake performance low

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,997 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,493 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,153 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,812 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 54,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,390 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,673 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KVW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

BK55 KVW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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