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BK05 ARF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,366 mi
Last recorded74,366 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ARF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,366 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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,735 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror finisher not fitted

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Apr 2015 68,189 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror finisher not fitted

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2014
Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,055 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 42,436 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 42,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,521 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 29,521 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 22,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BK05 ARF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BK05 ARF, 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 BK05 ARF registered?

BK05 ARF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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