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BK05 YXS

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,738 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 91,738 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,460 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 83,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,307 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 77,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,240 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,671 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,634 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,590 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,590 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,464 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front/rear

n/s/r tyre cracking around tread area

Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,153 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front/rear

n/s/r tyre cracking around tread area

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 16,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 YXS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

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

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