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BT55 XHP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,295 mi
Last recorded111,295 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,295 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 111,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working noise, no fluid. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread shape, flat spots. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect appears an old leak. advise replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms large bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. Stepping to OSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,934 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,931 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,491 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 77,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,808 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,242 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,588 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,797 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 XHP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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