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BT55 LTJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,494 mi
Last recorded123,494 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,244 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 114,244 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 106,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,814 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

back box heat shield loose

Fail 22 Apr 2014 102,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

back box heat shield loose

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,453 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,453 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,845 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,080 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 66,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,665 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 LTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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