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BL05 FME

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,180 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 96,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 80,669 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,222 miles

advise o/s/r tyre low on edges

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,444 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm rear bushes age cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 38,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,905 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 FME is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FME, 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 FME registered?

BL05 FME is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is BL05 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 FME shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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