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BG54 GTU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 GTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 111,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

drivers mirror casing broken

Fail 28 Oct 2017 111,007 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

drivers mirror casing broken

Pass 22 Oct 2016 103,806 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust shield insecure at rear

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 97,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,671 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 84,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall Starting To Crack

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery inscure and cover adrift

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,397 miles

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

scratch o/s/f door

Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

scratch o/s/f door

Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,557 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BG54 GTU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG54 GTU, 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 BG54 GTU registered?

BG54 GTU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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