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BT05 LPF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,299 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,442 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,315 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,825 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 95,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,024 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,653 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 87,653 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,582 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,188 miles

Advise. slight cracking n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,455 miles

Advise. o/s/outer sill damaged.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,923 miles

n/s r tyre worn inner edge and some distortion

o/s outer sill damaged at rear

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,177 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,126 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 LPF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LPF, 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 LPF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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