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BT55 GWX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,406 mi
Last recorded95,406 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,406 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to open bonnet

Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,406 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both link rods (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to open bonnet

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,408 miles

Coolant level was very low, no visible leaks

Engine management light on dash

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,408 miles

Coolant level was very low, no visible leaks

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,726 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,791 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 73,791 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,753 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 65,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,279 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,279 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GWX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

BT55 GWX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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