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BT05 FWX

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,339 mi
Last recorded103,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,339 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 87,453 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,442 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,679 miles

front brake pads 75 percent worn

front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2008 52,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,228 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 FWX is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 FWX registered?

BT05 FWX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is BT05 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 FWX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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