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BT05 EPL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,656 mi
Last recorded123,656 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,656 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 123,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 82,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,703 miles

o/s front tyre worne in side edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,832 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,100 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 EPL 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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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