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BT05 LRK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,761 miles

both reg plates in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2026 112,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working motor poor (3.5 (a))

both reg plates in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2025 104,446 miles

all four tyres worn/pitted/splitting/all close to legal limit 205/55/16

both reg plates slightly damaged

recommend four wheel steering alignment with new tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 down to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 95,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 down to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 85,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,643 miles

rear reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2022 78,642 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

rear reg plate slightly damaged

recommend steering alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 28 Nov 2020 70,947 miles

1 out of 5 centre brake light bulbs inop

Fail 28 Nov 2020 70,947 miles

1 out of 5 centre brake light bulbs inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,202 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 60,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 48,209 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,270 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 27,114 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 27,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2010 23,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 23,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,561 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,526 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 LRK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

BT05 LRK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BT05 LRK safe to buy?

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