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BL05 FNU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,737 mi
Last recorded131,737 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 131,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 131,622 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

diesel smoke emissions just below max limit

Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2019 123,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2017 119,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,851 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,848 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,107 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 104,823 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 104,468 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre has cuts possibly to cords/ply

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Turbocharger leaks exhaust fumes when throttle is applied

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,277 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 97,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,403 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 80,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres are worn to 3mm at their lowest points, legal minimum is 1.6mm

offside front mirror casing is damaged although rear view isn't affected

Pass 28 Nov 2008 80,894 miles

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

both front tyres are worn to 3mm at their lowest points, legal minimum is 1.6mm

offside front mirror casing is damaged although rear view isn't affected

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 FNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNU, 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 FNU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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