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BK05 ORH

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ORH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy

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

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Fail 14 Dec 2022 136,826 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing noisy

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

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,444 miles

inner driveshaft support bearing noisy

rear outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,475 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 125,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield fixing broken

rear box rattles from inside box

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

numerous areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,969 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 112,969 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,863 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 102,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eng. man. light on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,492 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 95,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 10 Dec 2014 86,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight noise in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,481 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 68,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,162 miles

damage on offside rear bumper

Fail 5 May 2011 55,162 miles

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

damage on offside rear bumper

judder on front brakes

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,425 miles

nearside front tyre near wear limit on central tread

offside hand brake reading low

Fail 6 Apr 2009 37,034 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

coolent below minimum

front pads low

nearside rear tyre approaching minimum

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,034 miles

coolent below minimum

front pads low

nearside rear tyre approaching minimum

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 6 May 2008 27,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ORH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 ORH, 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 ORH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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