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BK05 XXV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,446 mi
Last recorded137,446 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 130,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 130,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 117,191 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,187 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 92,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,025 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,088 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 XXV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 XXV, 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 XXV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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