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BK55 VCU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,637 mi
Last recorded144,637 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 144,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails worn close to limet ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger snaped

Fail 11 May 2017 144,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails worn close to limet ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger snaped

Pass 4 May 2016 125,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 May 2016 125,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,537 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 6 May 2014 103,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 103,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisey

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 90,048 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 90,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,003 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,003 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,620 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 58,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,888 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 VCU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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