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BL05 AXG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,336 mi
Last recorded102,336 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,336 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre started to crack.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on both sides. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 2 Oct 2023 100,241 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre started to crack.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on both sides. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,452 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage input to rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking Brake efficiency 20%

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

Rear corrosion to underbody components: subframe + suspension arms

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 20 Sep 2022 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage input to rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking Brake efficiency 20%

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

Rear corrosion to underbody components: subframe + suspension arms

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,621 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake: Brake efficiency 18% Readings: 140 / 110 KgF

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack input end (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 86,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,517 miles

AT 18%: Parking brake efficiency MET. But, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 130 / 120 KgF

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ns and os Rearmost bushes / attachments: Play not considered excessive at time of inspection when checked on turn plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to some underbody components

lambda sensor wiring + bracket insecure / not attached

oil leak

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 May 2018 76,536 miles

AT 16%: Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 120 / 100

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components

oil leak: suspect rocker / cam cover area

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,190 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,503 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 AXG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AXG, 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 AXG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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