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BK05 UAO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,619 mi
Last recorded158,619 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 158,619 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 155,395 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 149,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking oil from driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 139,499 miles

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 15 Oct 2020 139,479 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,395 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 134,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ns/f outer cill corrossion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,398 miles

Corrosion appearing on offside front - not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,587 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,795 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,512 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 110,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,093 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,442 miles

brakes would benefit from a service

Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,442 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brakes would benefit from a service

Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,807 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 UAO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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