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BT05 EPD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,244 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 133,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 125,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 115,327 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,925 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 105,925 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,455 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 69,885 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 61,513 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,614 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread and slightly out of shape

Pass 19 May 2008 24,533 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 EPD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EPD, 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 EPD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BT05 EPD safe to buy?

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