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DE55 BKJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,555 mi
Last recorded133,555 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,555 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 128,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 29 May 2018 128,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jun 2017 121,052 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 121,052 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure link arm broken (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 111,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 101,092 miles

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

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

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

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

no oil showing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 7 May 2015 101,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

no oil showing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 30 May 2014 92,054 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,617 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,770 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,302 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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DE55 BKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE55 BKJ, 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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DE55 BKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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