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BF05 FTA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,091 mi
Last recorded144,091 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 144,091 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 144,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 143,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 143,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front calliper sticking slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2021 134,174 miles

Offside Front calliper slightly stiff

Pass 16 Jan 2020 127,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,467 miles

nearside track rod end slight play

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,713 miles

all brake disc/s slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,906 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,669 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF05 FTA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF05 FTA, 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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BF05 FTA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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