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BL05 FMP

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,111 mi
Last recorded123,111 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2017 114,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,790 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 FMP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FMP, 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 FMP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 FMP safe to buy?

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