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BT05 XVM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,966 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,356 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 89,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 81,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 74,555 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 74,555 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 69,087 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear only visually inspected seat belt due to child seat being in place

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear only visually inspected seat belt due to child seat being in place

Fail 26 May 2016 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively worn on inner edge - 205/55R16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger snapped (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear only visually inspected seat belt due to child seat being in place

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear only visually inspected seat belt due to child seat being in place

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,348 miles

O/S/F tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 57,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 51,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 May 2014 51,040 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 45,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,981 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,010 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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)

front brakes worn 80%

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,911 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,214 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 XVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XVM, 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 XVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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