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BK55 YTF

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,183 mi
Last recorded223,183 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 YTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 223,183 miles

Central middle silencer corroded not blowing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 223,121 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central middle silencer corroded not blowing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 212,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

middle silencer slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 212,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

middle silencer slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 202,926 miles

Oil leak engine ()

centre section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 202,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Oil leak engine ()

centre section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 197,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 197,730 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 194,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 190,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 176,548 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2013 156,461 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 156,461 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,608 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 140,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 119,442 miles

oil leaks,rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish,

Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,960 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 YTF is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc 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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

BK55 YTF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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