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BT05 XXM

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,435 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broken, over rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 122,336 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 119,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,252 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,592 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

parking brake just to req efficiency

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,789 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

parking brake just to req efficiency

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,806 miles

Front discs are in poor condition on inner face

Offside Front road has slight damage to the inner rim

oil leak from gearbox

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged and has nail in treaded area (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front discs are in poor condition on inner face

Offside Front road has slight damage to the inner rim

oil leak from gearbox

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,251 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,555 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

O/S FRONT TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 5 Oct 2015 90,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

O/S FRONT TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 84,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,210 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,916 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 40,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,480 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 XXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

BT05 XXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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