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BK05 YAH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,177 mi
Last recorded135,177 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 135,177 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 135,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,828 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded & broken

Fail 6 Sep 2019 129,828 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 119,743 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2018 119,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,479 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 81,729 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,180 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2010 37,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,169 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 YAH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

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

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