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BK05 ARX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,885 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 127,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 127,882 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,658 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 123,658 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,072 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 120,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,601 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 118,601 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,704 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 113,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

reverse light in op

Fail 12 Jul 2018 109,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

reverse light in op

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,544 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2017 104,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,007 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,766 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,643 miles

child seats in rear belts

Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats in rear belts

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,894 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slighttly corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,128 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 ARX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ARX, 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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BK05 ARX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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