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BT05 VAO

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,894 mi
Last recorded128,894 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,894 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,675 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 125,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,403 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 121,326 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 121,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,511 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pedal rubber has light wear

child seats fitted to NSR and OSR

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 86,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pedal rubber has light wear

child seats fitted to NSR and OSR

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,732 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)

amp wiring evident at battery

Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,732 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

amp wiring evident at battery

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,367 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,768 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 50,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 50,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,063 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 VAO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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