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BT55 LXJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,177 mi
Last recorded84,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS PRETTY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

SUSPENSION CORRODED AND SOME RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,172 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS PRETTY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

SUSPENSION CORRODED AND SOME RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,013 miles

rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs deteriorated/corroded/pitted

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL--BADLY "KERBED" (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIPPED BEAM AND MAIN BEAM (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs deteriorated/corroded/pitted

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,499 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 77,646 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 77,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,815 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged /scuffed

nearside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2015 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged /scuffed

nearside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,115 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2013 688,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 68,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,881 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,173 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 58,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,093 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 LXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

BT55 LXJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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