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BT55 VTV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,830 mi
Last recorded83,830 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and pershing cracks

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm and pershing cracks

Offside Front tyre wearing and pershing cracks

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 76,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,123 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,126 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,034 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 48,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,392 miles

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

O/s front tyre - wear on inner edge.

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 VTV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

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

Is BT55 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 VTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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