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BK55 OPA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,354 mi
Last recorded166,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 166,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 166,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 160,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 150,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,101 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 132,010 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 125,756 miles

Engine Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Of Sill Damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Sidewall But Not Showing Cords

Pass 19 Sep 2013 125,756 miles

Engine Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Of Sill Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Sidewall But Not Showing Cords

Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,977 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,279 miles

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

front pads slightly worn and discs very slight pitted lip on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,401 miles

both front brake discs have a rusty ridge on them

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r sill damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

diesel filter mount cracked

n/s/f tyre outside damage

Fail 4 Sep 2008 57,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

diesel filter mount cracked

n/s/f tyre outside damage

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 OPA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

BK55 OPA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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