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BL05 DFC

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 125,801 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure Wing attached to outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure Wing attached to outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 120,926 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking/blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure Wing attached to outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure Wing attached to outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear/centre section slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower section of outer wing panel holed and rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower section of outer wing panel holed and rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,207 miles

n s f and o s r tyres on 2mm.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n s f and o s r tyres on 2mm.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure.front pads appros 5mm.wipers in poor condition.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure.front pads appros 5mm.wipers in poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,162 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,603 miles

Front and Rear Suspension Coil Springs All Corrored But Not seriously Weakend

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,603 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front and Rear Suspension Coil Springs All Corrored But Not seriously Weakend

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,936 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 73,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,228 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 8 Feb 2013 69,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,106 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,475 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 DFC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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