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BT05 XUW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,570 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Dec 2014 78,736 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Dec 2013 67,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 590,237 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 59,237 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,437 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to offside rear door

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,048 miles

damage to offside rear door

Pass 10 Jan 2010 34,281 miles

Body damage.

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 205 55 16v

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,825 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 XUW registered?

BT05 XUW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is BT05 XUW safe to buy?

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