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BL05 HVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,375 mi
Last recorded133,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 133,375 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut

Offside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 133,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut

Offside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,386 miles

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

small cut on off side rear tyer

Fail 8 Feb 2014 115,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

small cut on off side rear tyer

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,556 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 103,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,728 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 HVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

BL05 HVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is BL05 HVJ safe to buy?

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