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BL05 ASX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,175 mi
Last recorded80,175 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,175 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 80,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 73,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,930 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm nearside and offside rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower part of front wing .bottom of wheel arch outer skin has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,562 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arm pinch bolt modified (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering has a very slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,562 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arm pinch bolt modified (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering has a very slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened pinch bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,108 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened pinch bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,596 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,286 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 42,309 miles

Engine oil level between min and max

Fornt wipers slightly smeary

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres starting to perish

lip on discs

Fail 4 Apr 2009 42,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil level between min and max

Fornt wipers slightly smeary

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres starting to perish

lip on discs

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,280 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ASX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ASX, 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 ASX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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