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BL05 FSX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,152 mi
Last recorded76,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,384 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 63,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,380 miles

near-side front tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

off-side front tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near-side front tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

off-side front tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 26,850 miles

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

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

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

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 FSX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

BL05 FSX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is BL05 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 FSX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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