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BF05 MTE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,760 mi
Last recorded83,760 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,760 miles

Engine management fault light on.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 83,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine management fault light on.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,318 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn very low on the inner tread area

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner tread area void of tread

Fail 6 Nov 2015 68,999 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre inner tread area void of tread

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,140 miles

Exhaust rear hanger insecure.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,361 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area.

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 56,361 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area.

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,223 miles

inner tread area worn bothside front tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,118 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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BF05 MTE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 MTE registered?

BF05 MTE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BF05 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 MTE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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