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BK55 XRR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,361 mi
Last recorded116,361 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,361 miles

centre and rear heat sheild loose

Pass 28 May 2019 109,420 miles

Central heatshield adrift 1 side,unlikely to fall off

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 109,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central heatshield adrift 1 side,unlikely to fall off

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,377 miles

Central heatshield adrift 1 side,unlikely to become detached

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heatshield adrift 1 side,unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front tyre going bald inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tracking check advised

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,325 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 102,325 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 96,094 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 84,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately suppported

Fail 19 Feb 2015 84,869 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine light on

offside front tyre worn even

rear brake application uneven, close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,738 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,612 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,219 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,662 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 XRR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

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