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BT55 DNE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,690 mi
Last recorded172,690 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 172,690 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 172,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,578 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 152,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 152,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 29 Aug 2020 147,906 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 141,534 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 132,967 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 132,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,905 miles

tyres osr5mm osf3mm nsr3mm nsf3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,154 miles

tread depths osf6mm,osr5mm,nsf6mm,nsr4mm

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

t/d osf4mm osr4mm nsr5mm nsf3mm

Pass 20 May 2014 81,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,356 miles

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

center exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,765 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,061 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DNE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DNE, 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 DNE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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