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AP05 BCK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,173 mi
Last recorded123,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 121,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 111,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexys weak

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 111,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexys weak

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,367 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2022 102,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 85,155 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE REAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR PLATE FADED (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,477 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish on shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,489 miles

Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

front brake disc corroding on inner face

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,910 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 66,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,167 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,881 miles

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 9 Jun 2010 27,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,948 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,778 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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AP05 BCK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AP05 BCK, 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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AP05 BCK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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