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BL05 DMF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2025 105,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,242 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both subframes

Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,696 miles

Emissions readings varied throughout test

Minimum parking brakes efficiency only just met, requires attention

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,369 miles

many different areas of age related corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear inner sill rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,519 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf inner cv boot slight leak of grease

osr tyre worn on edges

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,586 miles

wipers smearing, stonechips in windscreen, front discs slightly worn, exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,459 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 DMF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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