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BT55 GUD

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,354 mi
Last recorded164,354 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 164,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 155,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 147,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 147,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 140,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 133,476 miles

All tyres worn on edges

General engine oil leaks

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 133,476 miles

All tyres worn on edges

General engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 128,837 miles

Front registration plate fadded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate fadded

bonnet cant be opened with key

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Apr 2020 128,837 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not be opened as intended (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate fadded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate fadded

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2019 120,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 116,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,242 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 112,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both big bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 108,632 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2016 108,628 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,230 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 78,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 71,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,053 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 65,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 52,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,477 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 GUD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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