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BK05 UBT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,062 mi
Last recorded197,062 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 197,062 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 28 May 2026 197,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 28 May 2025 180,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 166,325 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 166,320 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 152,285 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 152,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 136,234 miles

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 30 May 2022 136,231 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 26 May 2021 119,614 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 May 2021 119,614 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2020 106,018 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 106,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 92,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/SAT NAV holder removed

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level lamp - one light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,288 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,720 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,994 miles

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

creak from front suspension

Fail 24 May 2011 39,994 miles

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

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

creak from front suspension

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,199 miles

front number plate reflector peeling off

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,553 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,349 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 UBT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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