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BK05 DFL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,800 mi
Last recorded106,800 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,800 miles

Offside drive shaft seal leaking oil

both front tyre outer walls damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2017 106,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside drive shaft seal leaking oil

both front tyre outer walls damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,401 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 101,401 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2015 95,353 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,237 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,312 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,888 miles

nearside front road wheel has been welded on inner wheel rim

Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front road wheel has been welded on inner wheel rim

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,651 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 DFL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

BK05 DFL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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