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BK05 UKV

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 159,057 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 151,791 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 151,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 144,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 136,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,121 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front suspension arm bushes have slight play

front tyres worn low on edges

slight oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 6 Feb 2019 126,121 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front suspension arm bushes have slight play

front tyres worn low on edges

slight oil leak engine/gearbox

Pass 11 Nov 2017 124,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,279 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,740 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,152 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 81,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,650 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,166 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 44,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side and off side inner cv gators split

Pass 12 Dec 2009 44,966 miles

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

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

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

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

near side and off side inner cv gators split

Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,047 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 UKV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

BK05 UKV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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