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BT05 BYF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,437 mi
Last recorded160,437 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 160,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 160,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 149,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 139,409 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded at the bottom

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 139,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded at the bottom

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,688 miles

Central exhaust silencer casing

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion Inner sills show signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s insides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner shoulder of tyre wearing low

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 98,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal high

front disc's have a slight lip

Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal high

front disc's have a slight lip

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,247 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner sides.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,394 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,270 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,663 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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BT05 BYF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYF, 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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BT05 BYF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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