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BL05 DJU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush has cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion subframe coil springs and suspension arms .

Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,676 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of front brake discs are corroding corrosion lines around the circumference of the discs . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush is cracking deteriorating . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking and is wearing on the edges 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion subframe rear coil springs rear suspension arms and antiroll bar .

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle quite muddy

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corrosion lines around inner disc faces reducing braking area . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear springs rear subframe and rear suspension arms have a coating of corrosion .

Fail 6 Jan 2023 80,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall damaged cords visible 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corrosion lines around inner disc faces reducing braking area . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear springs rear subframe and rear suspension arms have a coating of corrosion .

Pass 9 Dec 2021 76,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces have corrosion lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,233 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working broken side repeater and not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces have corrosion lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs nearside and offside inner faces have corrosion lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,950 miles

Front exhaust front pipe

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 21 May 2018 61,267 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 57,217 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,838 miles

slight brake imbalance on rear brakes noted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear most rubber suspension arm bush worn

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 44,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seats folded down and boot full rear seat belts not tested

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,931 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,006 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 31,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,025 miles

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,505 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 DJU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DJU, 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 DJU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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