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BK05 EMX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 126,011 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 126,011 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 165,950 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under side corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 165,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above steering rack marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above steering rack marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under side corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased and corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased and corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 164,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ware and perishing cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased and corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deterated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased and corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 163,516 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under side generally corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 160,303 miles

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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 160,303 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Eml on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 154,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 154,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 147,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 14,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted visual only on main belts

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides plus edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 141,091 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides plus edges worn (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted visual only on main belts

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides plus edge ware (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 133,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,590 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 125,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,889 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 109,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 35,889 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 EMX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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