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BL05 GCU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,801 mi
Last recorded101,801 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 101,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high os,ns (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack areas (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low cracking

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured limits (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limits (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured limits (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,170 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,606 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,368 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,038 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 GCU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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