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BT55 GNY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 124,511 miles

surface corrosion under the vehicle an some components rear

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,996 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2024 117,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2023 111,705 miles

under vehicle corrosion some components

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,602 miles

wings corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,687 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,152 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,014 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,782 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,193 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,663 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 44,663 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,224 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 GNY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

BT55 GNY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is BT55 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 GNY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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