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BK05 YAU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,831 mi
Last recorded166,831 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 166,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes are corroding. Offside rear brake pipe worsening. (1.1.11 (c))

Doors have corrosion present at bottom edges.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Offside and nearside front wheel arch, corrosion present, wheel arch to sill.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, balding inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes. ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel tank strap corroding.

Rear Offside and nearside rear wheel arch, corrosion present, wheel arch to sill.

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

Rear Shock absorber gaiters perishing.

Surface rust / corrosion under vehicle, developing at rear of vehicle.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 159,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 147,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 147,700 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,812 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 139,809 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake to flexi terminations (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,188 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 124,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 110,091 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,826 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,883 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,140 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

rear number plate starting to de-bond

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,313 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 YAU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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