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BT05 ENV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,736 mi
Last recorded112,736 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ENV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,736 miles

under body and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2021 112,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 96,549 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp don't work

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all four tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2018 90,337 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp don't work

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2017 87,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2017 87,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2016 84,732 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 84,731 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 80,864 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 5 May 2015 80,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 70,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,724 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 58,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,965 miles

Protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,615 miles

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,086 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,146 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 ENV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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