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BL05 GHG

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R + O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 110,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R + O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,885 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 102,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,673 miles

Clutch has partial pedal

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,904 miles

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

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

nsf tyre and both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,227 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking outer wall

o/s/r tyre slight cracking outer wall

Pass 15 May 2013 62,894 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 62,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 56,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 50,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 35,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 35,657 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 31,477 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 GHG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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