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BL05 AOP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 AOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,415 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 122,921 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 122,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,534 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has surface corrosion advise clean and paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 95,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,652 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,537 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,619 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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BL05 AOP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BL05 AOP, 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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BL05 AOP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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