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BT05 EMX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,759 mi
Last recorded102,759 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,759 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F & O/S/F (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody & chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,971 miles

exhaust broken at front flexi section

n.s.f inner cv boot loose

n.s.f track rod end dust cover heavily perished

o.s. f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,348 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,347 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,588 miles

Both rear tyre's out of shape and punctured

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 64,588 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format Both front and rear (6.3.4f)

Both rear tyre's out of shape and punctured

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 51,534 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,534 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 44,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2011 38,372 miles

o/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Fail 30 Jul 2010 30,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,350 miles

travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,673 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 23,478 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,791 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass loose

offside side repeater loose

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 EMX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

BT05 EMX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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