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BK55 OKJ

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,422 mi
Last recorded181,422 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 181,422 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 175,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 171,681 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 171,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 166,465 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 161,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 158,013 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 152,801 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 152,801 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn/surface edges corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust box/cover corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 147,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn/surface edges corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust box/cover corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,469 miles

all discs corroded

n/s/r caliper damp

o/s wishbone rear bush splitting from bonding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

thermostat housing leaking and coolant empty

Fail 6 Oct 2016 141,467 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

all discs corroded

n/s/r caliper damp

o/s wishbone rear bush splitting from bonding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

thermostat housing leaking and coolant empty

Pass 9 Oct 2015 131,938 miles

all discs corroding

coolant block leaking

engine mounts soft

wishbone bushes splitting and have play

Pass 17 Oct 2014 124,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box/cover corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 118,325 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 118,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,066 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,537 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,233 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,205 miles

Nearside 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 OKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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