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BL05 FRZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,687 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,334 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 80,334 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,622 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,067 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,428 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 56,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,582 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 48,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,307 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 35,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,383 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 FRZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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