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BT55 LWK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,804 mi
Last recorded219,804 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 219,804 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 219,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 218,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 217,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 217,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 214,054 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 214,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 206,633 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 203,459 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 203,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 190,196 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 190,196 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet not opening

Pass 21 Oct 2009 156,709 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 156,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 125,489 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 LWK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc 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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

BT55 LWK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is BT55 LWK safe to buy?

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