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BL05 GKA

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,208 mi
Last recorded125,208 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,784 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

sill panel corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2020 120,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

sill panel corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,296 miles

Accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Feb 2019 117,272 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,713 miles

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

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

o/s mirror back damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2016 71,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror back damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,674 miles

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

o/s door mirror back damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to o/s mirror back

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror back broken

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,711 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 GKA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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