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BK05 DHG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,736 mi
Last recorded108,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 108,736 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,963 miles

front brake pads low

rear no plate faded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads low

rear no plate faded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 100,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2018 93,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

misting of oil and surface rust on some compnents under the vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2018 93,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

misting of oil and surface rust on some compnents under the vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,909 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing low 205/55/16

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,240 miles

All Tyre's on 3 mm tread depth.

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,602 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 74,602 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,568 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,942 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 17,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DHG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

BK05 DHG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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