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BK55 NKT

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

177,612 mi
Last recorded177,612 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 177,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 177,611 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 159,550 miles

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

corrosion formed on underside

Fail 12 Aug 2017 159,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking No 1 injector or pipe (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

corrosion formed on underside

Pass 15 Jul 2016 153,048 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 153,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 141,307 miles

nearside gearbox output seal is slightly leaking

rear exhaust box outter skin is corroded through

rear tyres are getting worn close (2.3mm)

Fail 14 May 2015 141,307 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside gearbox output seal is slightly leaking

rear exhaust box outter skin is corroded through

rear tyres are getting worn close (2.3mm)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 127,285 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 127,285 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust insecure at front and rattling

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,584 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre is slightly disformed on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 100,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,691 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 70,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 57,873 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads are low

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 NKT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

BK55 NKT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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