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BK55 OOY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,446 mi
Last recorded181,446 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 181,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 178,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 178,471 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 171,592 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

near side rear tyre as split

window screen as damage but not in sweep area

off side rear tyre as damage on side wall

Fail 12 Oct 2017 171,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

near side rear tyre as split

window screen as damage but not in sweep area

near side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

off side rear tyre as damage on side wall

Pass 8 Oct 2016 163,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 155,881 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 155,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 147,314 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,195 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 136,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 128,891 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear link arm bushs badly split

Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 118,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,058 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 105,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Front brake disc's worn & corroded.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear suspension arm bushes wron (small arms).

Wipers smearing.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,261 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 86,260 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Both number plate lamps contaminated. Both front disc's worn inner edges.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,476 miles

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

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

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 OOY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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