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BT55 XBJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,244 mi
Last recorded90,244 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 90,244 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 90,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 86,722 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,697 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,283 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,046 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 69,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 62,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,148 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,538 miles

Front Brake pads worn low

Rear Unable to test rear belts

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,837 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,960 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 44,960 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,483 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,336 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,541 miles

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,303 miles

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,502 miles

damage to front bumper

scuff s and damage to rear bumper and scuffs to n/s/r door handle

Fail 24 Oct 2008 9,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front bumper

scuff s and damage to rear bumper and scuffs to n/s/r door handle

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 XBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

BT55 XBJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BT55 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 XBJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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