MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Offside Front wing corroded
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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))
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
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
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
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
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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