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BL05 DNU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,363 mi
Last recorded169,363 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 169,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner and outer edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of bad corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

rear sub frame and suspension components show signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the inside sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2017 162,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the inside sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2016 153,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,984 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 145,984 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 137,838 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 137,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 132,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 125,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 124,571 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 124,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 112,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 16 Jun 2008 88,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades starting to smear

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 DNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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