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BK55 YRU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,236 mi
Last recorded175,236 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 175,236 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 164,884 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 164,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 159,066 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 159,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 152,015 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits on both edges

Engine management light on

O/S/F lower arm rear bush split

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2017 152,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn close to limits on both edges

Engine management light on

O/S/F lower arm rear bush split

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2016 146,083 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits on both edges

N/S/F tyre worn to limits

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2016 146,083 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits on both edges

N/S/F tyre worn to limits

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Plastic covers fitted to engine and underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2015 138,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 127,895 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 111,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 102,996 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge tracking out

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,582 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 89,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,219 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area not restricting drivers view of the road.

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

Under tray fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,685 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 YRU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 YRU registered?

BK55 YRU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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