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BT55 LUA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 111,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,609 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,641 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cables holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cables holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,938 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,006 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 75,006 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,141 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hangar (6.1.2 (a))

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

airbag light on but unable to tell if its defective or which side

Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,141 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted drivers front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hangar (6.1.2 (a))

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

airbag light on but unable to tell if its defective or which side

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,368 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,322 miles

n/s/f tyre cut no cord's shown at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2012 39,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre cut no cord's shown at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 27,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,496 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 LUA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LUA, 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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What year was BT55 LUA registered?

BT55 LUA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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