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BK05 RHV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,252 mi
Last recorded125,252 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,252 miles

Central small chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jun 2019 125,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central small chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,559 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in glass less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so unable to inspect seat belt

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jun 2018 117,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in glass less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so unable to inspect seat belt

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,663 miles

o/s/f& o/s/r shock absorbers leaking (just passed m.o.t)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 103,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,391 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,391 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,559 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,559 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2010 67,427 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,993 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,175 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 RHV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

BK05 RHV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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