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BK05 DFE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,898 mi
Last recorded150,898 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 150,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 150,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear Axle bushes worn

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle at the rear

Fail 29 Sep 2016 137,581 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear Axle bushes worn

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle at the rear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,889 miles

Knocking noise heard from steering when carrying out lock to lock. No free play detected.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded .

Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,922 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 87,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2011 65,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,727 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 DFE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

BK05 DFE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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