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BK05 RKX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,892 mi
Last recorded126,892 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,655 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,513 miles

Hand brake lever releace knob cover missing.

One of high level stop light bulb n/w.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,256 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 109,256 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,927 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hand brake lever releace knob cover missing.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,927 miles

hand brake lever releace knob cover missing.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,907 miles

parking brake lever knob missing

washer fluid leaking on to the spark plugs

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

parking brake lever knob missing

washer fluid leaking on to the spark plugs

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,910 miles

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

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

hanbrake button not complete. handbrake working ok

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,349 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 66,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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 RKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 RKX registered?

BK05 RKX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BK05 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 RKX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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