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C11 BTN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,148 mi
Last recorded98,148 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 BTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,000 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 72,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,091 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 25 Mar 2015 53,063 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,850 miles

front discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,365 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 2 Sep 2008 10,482 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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C11 BTN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C11 BTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C11 BTN registered?

C11 BTN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is C11 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 BTN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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