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BT05 EOY

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 144,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 137,309 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 137,309 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,767 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 14 May 2015 123,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 111,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre Cracked between tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 23 May 2014 111,970 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Tyre Cracked between tread

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 May 2013 102,808 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 91,611 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 68,814 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2009 58,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2009 58,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 37,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EOY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

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

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