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BT55 VXG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,501 mi
Last recorded179,501 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 179,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension has general corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2020 179,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

suspension has general corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 175,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area less than 40mm circumference. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 167,903 miles

Engine lower pendulum mounting has slight movement.

Front Both front tyres scrubbing inner shoulders, outside centre three quarters.

Front Small stone chip in front windscreen outside zone A.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 157,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 148,668 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 148,660 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 142,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 135,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 130,130 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 130,126 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 126,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,939 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 115,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 103,566 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,683 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 87,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,540 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 VXG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

BT55 VXG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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