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BT55 GXM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,296 mi
Last recorded136,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 135,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box skin corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2019 132,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box skin corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 129,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 120,004 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear gone white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,738 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 114,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 108,980 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,441 miles

wear on front suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,923 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)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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 GXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

BT55 GXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BT55 GXM safe to buy?

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