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BK05 UKY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,972 mi
Last recorded193,972 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 193,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 143,168 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 95,869 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket by flexy broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,807 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,821 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,123 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,494 miles

offside front mirror cover missing.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front mirror cover missing.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,886 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,082 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 28,532 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 UKY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

BK05 UKY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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