2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BT55 LTO
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 146,430 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT55 LTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 146,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BT55 LTO Mileage History
- 24/11/2023141,461 mi
- 01/12/2023141,461 mi
- 22/11/2024144,047 mi+2,586 mi
- 22/10/2025146,427 mi+2,380 mi
- 24/10/2025146,430 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT55 LTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (BT55 LTO) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off position light (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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