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BT05 MKE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,339 mi
Last recorded110,339 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,339 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 110,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,009 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 99,359 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 99,338 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 86,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,875 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,757 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes just servicable

Fail 4 Aug 2014 69,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes just servicable

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,820 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,011 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,843 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,843 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,311 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,744 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2008 24,395 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 MKE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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