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BK05 OWF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,072 mi
Last recorded139,072 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 139,072 miles

Both front wings corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 139,061 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front wings corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 135,779 miles

Front wings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch in to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 133,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated. Gap opens and closes when driving. (6.1.2 (a))

Front wings corroded at the bottom near outer sills

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear wheel arch into outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 131,541 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 131,541 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 129,906 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion appearing rear of outer sill panel

Fail 20 May 2021 129,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion appearing rear of outer sill panel

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,289 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 111,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,673 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 100,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,463 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,811 miles

rear inner wheel acrhes coorroding within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,581 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 OWF 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 78.3%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

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

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