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BT05 EOU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,247 mi
Last recorded117,247 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,333 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on sidewall and between tread (195/60/15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.63mm +cracking and perishing on sidewall (195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing and cracking on sidewall and between tread (195/60/15

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.45mm +perishing and cracking between tread (195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 91,956 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 84,660 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 77,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 58,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,799 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,294 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 EOU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

Is BT05 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 EOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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