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BL05 FSO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,854 mi
Last recorded114,854 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,854 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 114,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,249 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 105,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,344 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,037 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,075 miles

Front brake disc's worn and corroded on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,075 miles

Front brake disc's worn and corroded on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,684 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,017 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 FSO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 FSO registered?

BL05 FSO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 FSO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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