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BT05 CBU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,775 mi
Last recorded69,775 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 62,879 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge and outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge and outer sidewall marked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 49,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 49,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 45,607 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 45,154 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slight perishing/scuffing!

Fail 12 May 2020 45,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre sidewall slight perishing/scuffing!

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,971 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls slight perishing!

Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,971 miles

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))

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls slight perishing!

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 41,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,887 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 36,568 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 36,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 33,822 miles

Oil leak

aux drive belt deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 30,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,927 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,917 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,000 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2009 16,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,418 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 CBU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

BT05 CBU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is BT05 CBU safe to buy?

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