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BT55 XHH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,155 miles

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

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,863 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on underside

Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,685 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 126,704 miles

2 rear inner sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 126,704 miles

2 rear inner sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 123,867 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,536 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 112,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 May 2018 107,877 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 102,743 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,349 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,579 miles

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

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

cuts in o/s front tyre wall not deep enough to reach cords and o/s rear

n/s front tyre has cuts in wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,433 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 70,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jan 2012 70,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,073 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,058 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,680 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 XHH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XHH, 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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BT55 XHH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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