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BK05 UBW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,763 mi
Last recorded63,763 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,086 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 62,086 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 60,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,983 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 57,983 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,014 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 56,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2020 47,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 43,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,979 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 37,196 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 37,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,690 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking corner otf tread

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UBW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

BK05 UBW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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