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BT05 YLP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,977 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,646 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S REAR TYRE STRUCTURE CRACKING & TEARING....Thanx....

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,914 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 YLP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

BT05 YLP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is BT05 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 YLP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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