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BT05 BXM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,268 mi
Last recorded101,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,268 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 101,268 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 91,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 87,659 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 82,880 miles

Both front wishbone bushes perished and debonding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Turbo noise when engine is under load

Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Both front wishbone bushes perished and debonding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm tread

Turbo noise when engine is under load

Pass 6 May 2014 76,721 miles

Both front wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,244 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 64,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 56,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,017 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,543 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 BXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BT05 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

BT05 BXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is BT05 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 BXM 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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