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BT05 UFZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,812 mi
Last recorded155,812 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 155,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,050 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 145,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,669 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,305 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,016 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,016 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,360 miles

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,567 miles

coolant level below min

fuel flap broken

n/s/f tyre getting near wear bars

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2012 91,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level below min

fuel flap broken

n/s/f tyre getting near wear bars

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S Front tyre tread depth on legal limit (limit 1.6mm)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,266 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 UFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UFZ, 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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What year was BT05 UFZ registered?

BT05 UFZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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