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BK05 DRX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 98,075 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded-o s f cv boot perished-o s f link boot perished-n s f tyre worn low-engine/gearbox mountings deteriated-

rear axle corroded-both front lower wings corroded-rear tie bar arms bushes perished-front subframe corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated-all coil springs corroded-front brake discs slightly scored-

Pass 6 May 2022 88,295 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 88,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 78,795 miles

Central Front rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 78,795 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,086 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 75,085 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,457 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 49,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,408 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,774 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 DRX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

BK05 DRX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BK05 DRX safe to buy?

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