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BD05 RKF

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,783 mi
Last recorded72,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 RKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 63,089 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 63,089 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,839 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 54,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,047 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension 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)

both front brake discs inner surface pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,851 miles

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

both front lower arms, rear bushes starting to come un-bonded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cracks in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,772 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,479 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 22,754 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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BD05 RKF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD05 RKF, 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 BD05 RKF registered?

BD05 RKF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 RKF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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