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BL05 GGU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,255 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,444 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear number plate lights weak

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,232 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 44,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,355 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 GGU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

BL05 GGU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is BL05 GGU safe to buy?

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