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BL05 DBU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 94,419 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,422 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 48,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,933 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 14,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DBU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is BL05 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 DBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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