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CF05 BTX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,625 mi
Last recorded177,625 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 BTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2017 177,625 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 167,324 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 167,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 161,199 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Condition of exhaust at rear

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 156,757 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 156,757 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,419 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,486 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 BTX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

CF05 BTX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is CF05 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 BTX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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