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BK05 YBO

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,308 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,637 miles

Central Rear seatbelt mechanism sticking

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,325 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 68,675 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 68,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

advise o/s/f brake disc inside face is 25% corroded on brakeing area

advise rear brake noise on test

advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have seperation starting on side walls and have both been run flat

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,155 miles

corosion to front discs

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 41,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,103 miles

front brakes corrosion/imbalance/distortion,appears to have been parked up long term

tyres worn,n/s/r on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,775 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 YBO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YBO, 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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What year was BK05 YBO registered?

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

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