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BT05 XYC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,447 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 70,873 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket bolts missing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,964 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket bolts missing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,270 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 58,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,613 miles

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

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 XYC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

BT05 XYC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is BT05 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 XYC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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