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BL05 FHW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,370 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration engine management light on/engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front both front mirror cover damage

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body/wing damage

both side sill damage

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration engine management light on/engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front both front mirror cover damage

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body/wing damage

both side sill damage

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,340 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,042 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,786 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,312 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,940 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)

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,898 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 FHW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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