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BL05 DPU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,907 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,907 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,833 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake release button broken

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,428 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,994 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre gas a slight bulge on outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut on inner sidewall may be down to ply cords

Pass 29 May 2009 37,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,043 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 30,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

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 DPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

BL05 DPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BL05 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 DPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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