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BT55 LZE

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,849 mi
Last recorded164,849 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 164,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 155,223 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel airbag loose

Fail 24 Apr 2022 155,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel airbag loose

Pass 26 Apr 2021 148,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering wheel airbag loose

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 130,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,002 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,619 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,860 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 97,860 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 80,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,608 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm,osf tyre 3-4mm

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 LZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

BT55 LZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is BT55 LZE safe to buy?

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