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BK05 UBS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,573 mi
Last recorded145,573 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear subframe and coil springs

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight wear to the edges

Pass 16 Jan 2021 138,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

early signs of corrosion to the rear subframe and coil springs

Fail 16 Jan 2021 138,714 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

early signs of corrosion to the rear subframe and coil springs

Pass 17 Jan 2020 131,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front lower rubber boots are loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear subframe assembly

Fail 17 Jan 2020 131,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front lower rubber boots are loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear subframe assembly

Pass 12 Jan 2019 124,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 120,426 miles

o/s/r foot & handbrake effort low

Fail 19 Jan 2018 120,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r foot & handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,045 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 109,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,035 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 80,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 74,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,189 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 UBS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

BK05 UBS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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