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BL05 MTX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,670 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 91,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,889 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 79,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,135 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,013 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN GENERAL

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS COTRRODED

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,781 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,260 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front discs lipped and pads wearing low

n\s\r tyre stepping slightly

rear discs lipped

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,794 miles

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,627 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,298 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 MTX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

BL05 MTX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is BL05 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 MTX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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