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BK05 TZA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,697 mi
Last recorded177,697 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 177,697 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to un-bond due to age, no play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 177,673 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to un-bond due to age, no play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 166,761 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure, meets test requirements.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leak but meets test requirements. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 166,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure, meets test requirements.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leak but meets test requirements. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 158,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 158,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 142,106 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 141,924 miles

Emissions not tested high idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,474 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 128,474 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,637 miles

exhaust shielding loose. ( temporally secured )

oil leaks.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,612 miles

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

exhaust shielding loose. ( temporally secured )

oil leaks.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 94,192 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are separating

creaking from n/s/f when turning

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,n/s/r tyre cracking inbetween treads and pressure was low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,111 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,111 miles

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

205/55/16 V

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,173 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,686 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,096 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 TZA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

BK05 TZA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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