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BK05 DFC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,985 mi
Last recorded24,985 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 24,985 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S inner rack joints slight play

Pass 19 May 2025 26,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S inner steering rack joints slight play

Pass 15 May 2024 24,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 23,785 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2022 23,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 22,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 21,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 17,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 14,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,529 miles

All 4 tyres cracked on outer edge (no cords/ply showing)

Nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed (no cords/ply showing)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 10,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,376 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 6,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,611 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 DFC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

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

Is BK05 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 DFC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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