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BK55 OWU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,265 mi
Last recorded79,265 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,084 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,733 miles

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

tracking

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tracking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,682 miles

parking brake efficiency 16%,it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 31,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,426 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

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 OWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

BK55 OWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is BK55 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 OWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK55 OWU have outstanding finance?

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