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BL05 MVZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 138,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 123,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,961 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 107,958 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,925 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,759 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,275 miles

Near side sill damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,275 miles

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

Near side sill damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bodywork damage to both sides of vehicle

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease......both front tyres 2/3 mm tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bodywork damage to both sides of vehicle

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease......both front tyres 2/3 mm tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,125 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,329 miles

front brake inbalance @20%......inner cv boot clips insecure.......handbrake travel

Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake inbalance @20%......inner cv boot clips insecure.......handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,575 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 MVZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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