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BT55 GUA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,459 mi
Last recorded123,459 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 123,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 111,518 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,286 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 109,284 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,037 miles

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,595 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,504 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,380 miles

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,808 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

POOR BEAM PATTERNS FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 52,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,202 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,833 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,243 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,861 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 GUA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

BT55 GUA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BT55 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 GUA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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