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BL05 DMY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,960 mi
Last recorded228,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 228,960 miles

Oil leak rocker gasket? ()

both front tyres badly worn, bold inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 223,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 216,449 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 216,449 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 204,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 181,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 181,919 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 142,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 112,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,964 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 DMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 DMY registered?

BL05 DMY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is BL05 DMY safe to buy?

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