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BT55 LZJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,636 mi
Last recorded124,636 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,636 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 6 Oct 2018 121,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,431 miles

Engine stabilizer bar bush deteriorated

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,313 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 107,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers front

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,024 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2010 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,692 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

BT55 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BT55 LZJ safe to buy?

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