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BT55 GMU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,350 mi
Last recorded143,350 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 143,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 143,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,094 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,355 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts lowers back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 136,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish. cracking in tread aera

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 133,613 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,526 miles

advise emissions too lean to register

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,345 miles

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

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 125,497 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 122,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 115,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,796 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 GMU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT55 GMU, 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 BT55 GMU registered?

BT55 GMU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BT55 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 GMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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