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BL05 AVP

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,747 mi
Last recorded48,747 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 AVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 48,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 46,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly not showing cords

Offside Rear Inner Tyre scrubbing on inner edge not showing cords yet

Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly not showing cords

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,191 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Nov 2016 35,191 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,492 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 30,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,042 miles

cut in tyre sidewall nearside front (not to cords)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 21,042 miles

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

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

cut in tyre sidewall nearside front (not to cords)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,335 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,057 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 AVP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AVP, 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 BL05 AVP registered?

BL05 AVP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is BL05 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 AVP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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