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BN05 KKS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,789 mi
Last recorded136,789 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 136,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 136,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing top bush and head (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Central brake lamp not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,598 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 125,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,422 miles

EML

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 111,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EML

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 111,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,053 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,647 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,607 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,651 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,120 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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BN05 KKS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN05 KKS, 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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BN05 KKS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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