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BK05 EFA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear worn to legal limit also devoid of tread at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Drivers door check strap not working

Pass 4 Dec 2017 136,282 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

Noise at nearside rear wheel bearing area

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,775 miles

Engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 990,176 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both windscreen washers just meet minimum requirements,recommend repair

Pass 16 Sep 2012 72,352 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,076 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,347 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,926 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 EFA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 EFA registered?

BK05 EFA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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