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BL05 DVM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,222 mi
Last recorded126,222 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,222 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 109,506 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 109,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,554 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,781 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,469 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 31,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,089 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 DVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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