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BT55 DMY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,136 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,692 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING THE FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING THE FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,363 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 97,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,897 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,806 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 65,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,737 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 35,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,240 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,701 miles

o/s/r indicator faded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,508 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 12,020 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 12,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,891 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,164 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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BT55 DMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT55 DMY, 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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BT55 DMY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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