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BK05 YBY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,048 mi
Last recorded152,048 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 152,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,686 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 143,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,638 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 137,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,626 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Aug 2018 130,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4x road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,972 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing Rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) at inner tie rod knuckle joint (2.2.A.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

coil spring corroded All 4 road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,804 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack in between tread patterns

Pass 5 May 2015 106,534 miles

near side rear and off side front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 97,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 84,932 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 84,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,485 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,569 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,916 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 YBY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

BK05 YBY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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