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BL05 GDV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55/16

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished and close to wear bars

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,268 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,860 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,868 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,743 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

slight judder front brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,849 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 23,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 GDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

BL05 GDV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is BL05 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 GDV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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