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BT55 LVB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,953 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,953 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,781 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 100,730 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,667 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,039 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,712 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Fail 4 Aug 2014 72,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,296 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,296 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,883 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 37,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,409 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,409 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LVB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

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

Is BT55 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 LVB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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