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BT55 GKX

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 122,480 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Front tyres worn inner edges

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing unevenly

slight play felt at lower steering column joint to rack area

Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,026 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 120,026 miles

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

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Front pads low

Heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 113,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise posible water pump

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,288 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 94,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,948 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 53,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,950 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD ON EDGES....

Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,348 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 GKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GKX, 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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What year was BT55 GKX registered?

BT55 GKX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BT55 GKX safe to buy?

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