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BK05 UBX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,310 mi
Last recorded111,310 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 111,310 miles

Both front wings show light corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm, worn close to cords and out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears have moderate fluctuations. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 8 May 2024 111,310 miles

Both front wings show light corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm, worn close to cords and out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears have moderate fluctuations. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 12 May 2023 91,740 miles

Both front wings show light corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears have moderate fluctuations, close to failure. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 11 May 2023 91,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 91V sailfish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings show light corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears have moderate fluctuations, close to failure. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 5 May 2022 70,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 55,629 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 55,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,248 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front door check strap worn

o/s front tyre at legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,693 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

offside front door check strap faulty/stiff

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,928 miles

ALL tyres cracking

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,255 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,937 miles

nearside inner driveshsft gaiter leaking grease

nearside rear foot and handbrake lower effort than ofside 166/218 106/164

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,106 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and nailed

Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,016 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and nailed

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,219 miles

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,705 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,726 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 13,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,347 miles

nearside and offside front lower balljoint dust covers covered in grease but can not see any sighn of damage.

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 UBX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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