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BL05 GJX

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,029 mi
Last recorded115,029 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,029 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,495 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp light source slightly yellow in colour.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp light source has slight blue colouring.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

the rear of vehicles underside is showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 102,865 miles

movement in headlamps

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear reg plate deteriating

wipers smear slightly

bottom of front wings corroded

front brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 30 Jul 2016 102,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at one point in tyre (4.1.E.1)

bottom of front wings corroded

front brake discs and pads worn low

movement in headlamps

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear reg plate deteriating

wipers smear slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2015 90,034 miles

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,034 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,087 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,180 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,927 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 7 Jul 2011 43,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,927 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 GJX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black 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 GJX, 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 GJX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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