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BT05 MRO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,705 mi
Last recorded93,705 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 MRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

corrosion underside vehicle - inner sills, suspension components, subframes

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear subframes and suspension components, rear inner sills

Fail 27 Oct 2021 89,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear subframes and suspension components, rear inner sills

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,593 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills /arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 85,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,366 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

heatshield loose

wipers smear slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2018 82,366 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

heatshield loose

wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,782 miles

Clunk/Knock from steering rack, when steering shaken side to side.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,898 miles

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

Slight knocking from steering rack in the central position.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,949 miles

Slight wear/knocking in steering rack.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,889 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 76,147 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 76,147 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 65,826 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 54,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 41,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 28,275 miles

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

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 MRO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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