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BK55 VWU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,781 mi
Last recorded88,781 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 83,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,112 miles

heat shield insurcre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,111 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

heat shield insurcure

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 77,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,715 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,368 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 VWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

BK55 VWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 VWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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