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BK05 ULH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,034 miles

Inner edges of both front tyres worn slightly

Nearside front wing corroded at bottom

Fail 1 Apr 2026 112,034 miles

Inner edges of both front tyres worn slightly

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 wing corroded at bottom

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 108,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 106,582 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,958 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,354 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,175 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,416 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 88,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,394 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,045 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,039 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,312 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 26 Apr 2011 50,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,750 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ULH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ULH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 ULH registered?

BK05 ULH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BK05 ULH safe to buy?

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