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BL05 FJP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 118,502 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,489 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency 18%. Reduced effort o/s/r.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,355 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 99,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 86,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,442 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 81,441 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,314 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,454 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 FJP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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