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BK55 YRG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,981 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 115,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,555 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 110,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2020 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,491 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,036 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,794 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 60,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,122 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre starting to perish & crack

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre cracked through out both side walls and tred

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,401 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,369 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 YRG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YRG, 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 YRG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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