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BK05 ATO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ATO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 123,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 111,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,120 miles

n/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,535 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,820 miles

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)

both front and back brake discs have slight corrosion

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Aug 2011 55,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front and back brake discs have slight corrosion

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,156 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 36,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

n/s/rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,573 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

n/s/rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,186 miles

front tyres slightly thin on edges.

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 ATO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 ATO, 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 ATO registered?

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

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