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BK05 UJC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,336 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears to have had glue applied prior to test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

long parking brake travel

oil level low

Fail 14 Nov 2025 135,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking on their own (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake lever near maximum travel

handbrake has only just met minimum requirements

suspension heavily corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,740 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi-joint defective

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen phone mount and items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wipers are not functioning as intended - do not return to off position however can be returned via controls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp dim and water in unit

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR and OSR lower arm outer bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 127,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint excessive movement and upper ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower arm outer ball joint fastener excessively loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust flexi-joint defective

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen phone mount and items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wipers are not functioning as intended - do not return to off position however can be returned via controls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp dim and water in unit

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSR and OSR lower arm outer bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 104,286 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Jul 2023 104,286 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2022 85,684 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 85,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,312 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle split ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,432 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,297 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light cracking on side walls of front tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,403 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,264 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 UJC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

BK05 UJC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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