Ford Focus Flight (2005)
2005 Ford Focus Flight
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2005 Ford Focus Flight. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Focus Flight is a reliability concern: only 57% pass first time against an 80% UK average, meaning you should expect a failed MOT and repairs on most examples you'll encounter. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while these cars need work, the issues aren't safety-critical.
These vehicles are running around 110,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're averaging 0.89 failures per test—a sign that wear and tear is catching up across the board. If you're considering one, budget for at least one failed MOT and a full pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic, as passing examples will command a premium.
What to check before buying a 2005 Ford Focus Flight
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (77%) | 85 | 73.5% | 1.15 |
| Petrol (23%) | 25 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Ford Focus Flight vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Ford Focus Flight vehicles fall between 95,359 and 125,220 miles.
2005 Ford Focus Flight — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (12% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2023.
MOT History Averages
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