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BK55 VFR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,585 mi
Last recorded119,585 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 119,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 110,914 miles

exhaust rusty

suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,764 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insicure

front exhaust area smokey but could not find leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,828 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 92,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,465 miles

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

Surface cracks on osr tyre.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,336 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Surface cracks on osr tyre.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,575 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VFR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

BK55 VFR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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