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BT05 XWL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,614 mi
Last recorded86,614 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,614 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,614 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked ,child seat fitted.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 4 Nails in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 42,235 miles

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

baby seat fitted adult belts not checked in full

Fail 17 Aug 2013 42,234 miles

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

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

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

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

baby seat fitted adult belts not checked in full

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,980 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,980 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,173 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,021 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 XWL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver 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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

BT05 XWL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BT05 XWL safe to buy?

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