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BT55 VSN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,995 mi
Last recorded158,995 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 158,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 146,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2011 138,663 miles

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2011 138,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 133,751 miles

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

strong advise both front tyre worn on inner edegs of tread

Fail 17 Feb 2010 133,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

strong advise both front tyre worn on inner edegs of tread

Pass 15 Nov 2008 123,619 miles

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

carried out smoke test not picked up on meater

engine managment light on

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 VSN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

BT55 VSN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is BT55 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 VSN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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