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BL05 FTD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,546 mi
Last recorded107,546 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,423 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 98,423 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 92,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,258 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 90,258 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 75,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,507 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,339 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 22,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,166 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 17,166 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,127 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 FTD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

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

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