MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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
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
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
front tyres worn on edges
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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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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BT05 XXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2005.
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