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BK55 ORL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,625 mi
Last recorded108,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower front o/s wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front lower wing corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a post by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a post sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,644 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 102,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 99,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,176 miles

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

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

under tray unable to inspect some components

Fail 30 Dec 2016 96,077 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

under tray unable to inspect some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 88,740 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 88,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,296 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 82,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,911 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,599 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,469 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,301 miles

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 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ORL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 ORL registered?

BK55 ORL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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