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BL05 DOU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,171 mi
Last recorded94,171 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,171 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 85,503 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,198 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 84,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,221 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition inner faces

Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,218 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition inner faces

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,342 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 82,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,022 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,434 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,434 miles

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 25 Feb 2013 79,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,575 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,287 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 55,287 miles

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

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 DOU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DOU, 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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What year was BL05 DOU registered?

BL05 DOU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 DOU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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