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BL05 DUV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,971 mi
Last recorded153,971 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 153,971 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 153,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 141,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 141,588 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 131,587 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to the nearside outer sill

exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 131,587 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to the nearside outer sill

exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 May 2014 126,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,334 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 118,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 108,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,116 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2010 92,001 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 92,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,651 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2008 50,963 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2008 50,963 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 DUV 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 58.8%.

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 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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

BL05 DUV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 DUV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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