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BT05 BWP

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,840 mi
Last recorded171,840 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 171,840 miles

Front head lights misty

Front number plate deterioating

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2021 149,102 miles

Front number plate deterioating

Nearside Front bottom arm bush has slight play

Nearside Front tire on legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2019 148,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 148,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 135,086 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 135,086 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 180,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 110,215 miles

FEUL FLAP INSECURE

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATING

Fail 20 May 2016 110,214 miles

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

FEUL FLAP INSECURE

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,933 miles

Front reg plate deteriorating

Fuel flap insecure

Pass 13 May 2014 105,774 miles

Fuel filler flap insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 98,372 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 98,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 85,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 73,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,815 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 53,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2008 44,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2008 44,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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BT05 BWP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT05 BWP, 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 BT05 BWP registered?

BT05 BWP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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