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BT55 VYB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,325 mi
Last recorded53,325 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,024 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,199 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey.

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,574 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre has several small cuts in tread and slightly perished.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre has several small cuts and slightly perished.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,982 miles

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

advise n/s.front tyre has small cut on outer tread.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,176 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 VYB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 VYB registered?

BT55 VYB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is BT55 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 VYB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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