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BT55 MDZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,108 miles

Both rear tyres have started to wear unevenly on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,154 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,165 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread & deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2012 80,165 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread & deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,627 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 51,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,333 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 MDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

BT55 MDZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BT55 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 MDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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