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BK05 ECA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,626 mi
Last recorded117,626 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ECA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 115,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil springs, arms, rods, anti-roll bar and linkages. both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear underfloor corrosion, both sides

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 108,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 106,870 miles

Fuel tank support corroded

Handbrake at end of travel

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake almost at end of travel

Fail 29 Jun 2018 102,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake almost at end of travel

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt perished

power steering fluid level low

Fail 19 Jun 2017 99,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt perished

power steering fluid level low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,179 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 97,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle inbalance 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face of disc heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear tyres low tread on inner edges

engine oil low

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear coil springs heavy corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,614 miles

all suspension bushis deterated

rear subfram corried

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2013 70,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,027 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 27,649 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 27,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,711 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 ECA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ECA, 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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BK05 ECA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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