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BT05 GDK

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,311 mi
Last recorded212,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 212,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear quarter corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 211,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 210,828 miles

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 209,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 208,960 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 207,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 205,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 190,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 177,315 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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 160,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 147,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 124,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,684 miles

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

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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BT05 GDK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT05 GDK, 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 BT05 GDK registered?

BT05 GDK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BT05 GDK safe to buy?

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