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BL05 AOW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,237 miles

Both rear lower arms corroded

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

Front Number plate cracked

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 95,237 miles

Both rear lower arms corroded

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

Front Number plate cracked

Front Subframe corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,712 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,704 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES REQUIRED (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,414 miles

slight oil dampness around cam cover area

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,066 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,054 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,347 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,302 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,537 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,449 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer tread

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,649 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 AOW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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