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BK05 EFE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 EFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,486 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing/bumper has damage

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including some brake and suspension components [HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES]

Fail 1 Aug 2023 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing/bumper has damage

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including some brake and suspension components [HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES]

Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,090 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steeribg rack (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including some brake and suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2022 92,001 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steeribg rack (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including some brake and suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate has slight damage

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

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2020 83,442 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges and perished (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear sub-frame and relative suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear sub-frame and relative suspension parts corroded

parking brake efficiency / increase uneven

Fail 8 Jul 2019 79,010 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear sub-frame and relative suspension parts corroded

parking brake efficiency / increase uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,400 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,000 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,661 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 62,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,185 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,445 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 21 Apr 2012 43,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 27,951 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 18 Apr 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,932 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 EFE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

BK05 EFE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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