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BT55 XDX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,482 mi
Last recorded136,482 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,482 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,938 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,013 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 97,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,193 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,190 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,061 miles

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

n/s/f suspension leg has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,669 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,364 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,048 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 21,043 miles

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

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

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 XDX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

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

Is BT55 XDX safe to buy?

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