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BT05 UEC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,108 mi
Last recorded132,108 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 132,108 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 126,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,571 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 115,571 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 110,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,801 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 105,798 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened wbone (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened wbone (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 92,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,744 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

N/S/F Brake noisy

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,115 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,890 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,653 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 66,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,861 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,861 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 May 2008 41,413 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 UEC 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 UEC, 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 UEC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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