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BK05 XXR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,525 mi
Last recorded107,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 107,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

gearbox leaking

rear suspension and sub-frame heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,885 miles

Rear suspension and sub-frame corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 97,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension and sub-frame corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 86,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets bolcked (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,776 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 46,045 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,752 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013
Fail 18 Mar 2013

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 7,441 miles

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

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

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

BASE OF GEARBOX DAMP WITH OIL

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE TWISTED

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 XXR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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