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CK05 BYW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 136,165 miles

Central Rear unable to check seat belt because seat cover

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 136,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear unable to check seat belt because seat cover

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,361 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 117,361 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 98,396 miles

wheel centres fitted undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,032 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel centres fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 79,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 79,447 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,139 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,427 miles

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

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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CK05 BYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK05 BYW, 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 CK05 BYW registered?

CK05 BYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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