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BT05 MLK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,301 mi
Last recorded127,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,301 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 127,301 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake adjustment

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

slight play in n/s/r linkrod

slight wear to o/s/f suspension bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,029 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Jan 2017 110,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,352 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (o/s close to limit )

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (o/s close to limit )

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 30 Oct 2014 99,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 99,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,853 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,626 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,224 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 MLK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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