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BT55 GZN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,085 miles

intermittent fault o/s stop light (working at time of test)

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 78,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

intermittent fault o/s stop light (working at time of test)

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,116 miles

emissions too low registar on dsm

Fail 26 Sep 2013 69,116 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions too low registar on dsm

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,485 miles

Some fluctuation of front brake effort.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 63,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some fluctuation of front brake effort.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 53,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,416 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS DIFFERENT SPEED RATING

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,416 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS DIFFERENT SPEED RATING

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,218 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GZN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 GZN, 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 GZN registered?

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

Is BT55 GZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 GZN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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