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BK05 DSX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,957 mi
Last recorded126,957 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 126,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 126,949 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,943 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield insecure

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 113,872 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield insecure

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,238 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 98,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusted through and broken, exhaust is secure

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2016 97,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusted through and broken, exhaust is secure

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,970 miles

Both boot struts worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also soft (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing

Suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 94,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both boot struts worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also soft (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,214 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)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 91,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 75,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 55,780 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 DSX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

BK05 DSX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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