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BT05 CAV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,477 mi
Last recorded151,477 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 151,477 miles

Both front tyre worn on the inner edge

Engine oil level too high

Fail 1 Dec 2018 151,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyre worn on the inner edge

Engine oil level too high

Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 137,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 132,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 126,531 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 126,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 120,484 miles

Nearside and offside wippers slight deteriorated

front number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2013 120,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside wippers slight deteriorated

front number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,685 miles

Front brake pads worn more than half

Nearside and offside wippers slightly deteriorate

Fail 18 Aug 2012 114,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn more than half

Nearside and offside wippers slightly deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2011 104,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,576 miles

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

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 CAV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

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

Is BT05 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 CAV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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