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CF05 BTE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 BTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking crease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front bottom arm bushes slight wear

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,135 miles

battery light on dash

exhaust flexy leaking slightly

exhaust is in poor condition

front pads low

nearside front tyre has a chunk missing but not to cords

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,546 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside front and glass (3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 21 Sep 2018 71,526 miles

Emissions not tested smoking badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside front and glass (3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,633 miles

under body rusty in places

Pass 10 Sep 2016 61,364 miles

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust heatshield

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,480 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,755 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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CF05 BTE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CF05 BTE, 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 CF05 BTE registered?

CF05 BTE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is CF05 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 BTE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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