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BT05 LSJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,288 mi
Last recorded77,288 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,288 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 77,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,165 miles

rear brake pad wear uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,904 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm back bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,900 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm back bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes split

Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes split

Pass 21 May 2014 37,199 miles

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 31 May 2013 28,166 miles

creaking noises from front suspension - suspect top bushes

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes worn

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,976 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,785 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 15,785 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 12,927 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has worn against the kerb.

Pass 8 May 2008 9,597 miles

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

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 LSJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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