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BK55 YSH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,078 mi
Last recorded203,078 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YSH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 203,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure blowing at front both rear hangers broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear underbody loose and insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wing corroded and holed coil springs corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2019 185,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 168,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 157,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,379 miles

Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 148,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,061 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 140,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres excessively deteriorated

vehicle emits some smoke/vapour from exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2013 124,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,823 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,219 miles

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

spare wheel fitted to front nearside

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,219 miles

spare wheel fitted to front nearside

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,175 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 92,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,840 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 73,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,638 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 YSH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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