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BK55 VWD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,374 mi
Last recorded135,374 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 135,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 134,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 127,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 116,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering pipes incorrectly secured and insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,990 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH DETERIATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY MOVEMENT

OFF SIDE FRONT WIHSBONE REAR BUSH DETERIATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY MOVEMENT

front plate slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

off side front inner control arm slight movement at its fixings (steering arm )

Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH DETERIATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY MOVEMENT

OFF SIDE FRONT WIHSBONE REAR BUSH DETERIATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY MOVEMENT

front plate slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

off side front inner control arm slight movement at its fixings (steering arm )

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,230 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 79,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,543 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,540 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,434 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

BK55 VWD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 VWD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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