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BT55 LVY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,265 mi
Last recorded78,265 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,238 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 68,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 68,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,157 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,933 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,230 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,194 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,077 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 LVY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

BT55 LVY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BT55 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 LVY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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