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BL05 DDV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,152 mi
Last recorded105,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output border line (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,037 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 89,000 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near & Off Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,457 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,575 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 8 Jul 2014 56,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,848 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 DDV 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 DDV, 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 DDV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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