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BT05 MWP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,463 mi
Last recorded141,463 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 MWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 130,719 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 120,664 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,539 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,539 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 101,291 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 101,287 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 98,109 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 91,120 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 91,119 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,858 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,858 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,206 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,488 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,451 miles

STRONG ADVISE.no visable tread on osf tyre inner edge

oil leak on engine

rear number plate starting to de-bond

Fail 8 May 2008 18,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE.no visable tread on osf tyre inner edge

oil leak on engine

rear number plate starting to de-bond

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 MWP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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