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BL05 HRN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,817 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 97,817 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,720 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 82,602 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 82,596 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 70,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,710 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,541 miles

Nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outeredge

Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,421 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,384 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HRN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

BL05 HRN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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