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BL05 HNP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear boot struts not holding boot open

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear boot struts not holding boot open

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,567 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,761 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,761 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,858 miles

both rear discs have slight surface corrison outter surface

both rear tyres perished on tread and outter wall

exhaust noted rusty

f/o/s discs has slight surface corrision on inner face

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,872 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 46,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,910 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,649 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 HNP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNP, 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 HNP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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