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BK05 UBN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,506 mi
Last recorded109,506 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 109,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine has oil leak

near side front tyre outer wall has damage

near side rear wheel needs hand brake needs serviceing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,450 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,280 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 105,017 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 105,008 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 102,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine noise

Pass 14 Feb 2010 93,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,143 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil dip stick insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2009 84,143 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

oil dip stick insecure

Pass 16 May 2008 62,684 miles

oil leak from engine

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 UBN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

BK05 UBN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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