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BL05 NFX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,767 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Rear exhaust hanger broken

boot struts weak

Fail 22 Feb 2021 94,767 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Rear exhaust hanger broken

boot struts weak

Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,637 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

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

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

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leaks

Fail 21 Feb 2020 91,637 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

minor oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,053 miles

Central heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Rear indicator slightly pale

Nearside washer jet slightly blocked

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

minor deterioration to both front suspension arm bushes

rear boot struts becoming weak

Fail 18 Feb 2019 88,053 miles

Central heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Rear indicator slightly pale

Nearside washer jet slightly blocked

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

minor deterioration to both front suspension arm bushes

rear boot struts becoming weak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,916 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear tyres worn near limit

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,592 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/r tyre becoming worn 3mm

various suspension bushs/components becoming worn/corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/r tyre becoming worn 3mm

various suspension bushs/components becoming worn/corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,204 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,902 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both rear suspension arms

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,758 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 NFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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