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BL05 GDF

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,551 mi
Last recorded146,551 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 146,551 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and they have slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 146,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and they have slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,020 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front wings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread remaining 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill panel damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 131,020 miles

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion front wings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm useable tread remaining 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread remaining 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill panel damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,539 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

vehicle presented engine coolant below minimum

Fail 18 Jun 2015 115,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

vehicle presented engine coolant below minimum

Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,516 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,446 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low on extreme edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,801 miles

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 4 Jul 2008 36,980 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 GDF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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