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BL05 FOM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,362 mi
Last recorded130,362 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,377 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

injector gassing up under bonnet

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly rusty lipped

wet resisdue around fuel filter area

Fail 16 Aug 2011 112,801 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

injector gassing up under bonnet

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly rusty lipped

wet resisdue around fuel filter area

Pass 12 Aug 2010 104,829 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,807 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 FOM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

BL05 FOM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BL05 FOM safe to buy?

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