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BT05 FWU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,924 mi
Last recorded123,924 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 123,924 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 123,924 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened track control arm corroded away under road spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 121,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 121,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,089 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 118,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 115,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 112,324 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 112,324 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,765 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,250 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,250 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 May 2013 100,050 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,156 miles

slight noise from top suspension mounts (front)

Pass 23 May 2011 93,463 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 77,671 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 77,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,013 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,716 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 FWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

BT05 FWU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BT05 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 FWU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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