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BK05 ORV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023

Central heat shield insecure

no milometer reading , auto transmission warning flashing on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2023

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central heat shield insecure

no milometer reading , auto transmission warning flashing on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2022

Central rear exhaust heat-shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking slightly within shoulder / tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear inner wheel arch / bumper slightly damaged, unlikley to become fully detached

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder and cracking slightly within shoulder patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central rear exhaust heat-shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking slightly within shoulder / tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear inner wheel arch / bumper slightly damaged, unlikley to become fully detached

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder and cracking slightly within shoulder patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2021

NSR inner wheel arch slightly insecure (damaged) but unlikley to become fully detached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting / de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting / de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2020

NSR inner wheel arch slightly insecure (damaged) but unlikley to become fully detached

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking within tread pattern / on shoulders but not quite deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 21 Jul 2020

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

NSR inner wheel arch slightly insecure (damaged) but unlikley to become fully detached

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking within tread pattern / on shoulders but not quite deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes de-bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,465 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Aug 2018 56,465 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,540 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edges (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,790 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,790 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,610 miles

various areas and components underside corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 33,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre getting low and worn thin inner edge

various areas and components underside corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,694 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 ORV 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 68%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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