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BT55 DVF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,218 mi
Last recorded113,218 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 113,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'All four' (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 108,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength 'Siil' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 'All four' (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 97,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,165 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,161 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,557 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,328 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,689 miles

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

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 DVF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is BT55 DVF safe to buy?

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