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BT05 XBE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 103,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,121 miles

exhaust has heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,121 miles

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

exhaust has heavy corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,051 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing slightly uneven

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust outer casing corroded and split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,051 miles

centre exhaust outer casing corroded and split

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing slightly uneven

Fail 1 Jun 2011 79,186 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,186 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 May 2010 69,705 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 57,310 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,637 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 XBE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

BT05 XBE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is BT05 XBE safe to buy?

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