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BK05 ARO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ARO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,998 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 88,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,837 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 82,883 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,400 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,108 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,134 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 76,087 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,556 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs slight pitting

Fail 14 Mar 2016 69,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside & offside front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,577 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & slight cracking on tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,004 miles

front number plate slight damage

offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,301 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn offside rear tyre slight uneven wear on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,568 miles

nearside rea\r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,088 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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BK05 ARO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BK05 ARO, 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 BK05 ARO registered?

BK05 ARO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BK05 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 ARO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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