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BT05 XYJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,326 mi
Last recorded138,326 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 137,144 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,185 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,631 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 124,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,823 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 114,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,176 miles

nail nsr tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,399 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,917 miles

all 4x indicator bulbs faded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,103 miles

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

rear indicaters faded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear indicaters faded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,915 miles

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

rear indicaters discoloured

Pass 31 May 2012 54,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,769 miles

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 3 Jun 2010 40,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,067 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 XYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

BT05 XYJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is BT05 XYJ safe to buy?

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