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BK55 XUV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,334 mi
Last recorded127,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 127,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 127,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,416 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 116,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 116,374 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER ARM, REAR BUSHES WORN/SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S & N/S SILLS CORRODED & HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 99,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,835 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,733 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 83,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,379 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,411 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 XUV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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