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BL05 NSV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,976 mi
Last recorded135,976 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,976 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 135,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust heat shield at the nearside rear becoming insecure.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,327 miles

Nearside front inner and outer tyre treads worn prematurely.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside door mirror housing damaged.

Offside front inner and outer tyre treads worn prematurely.

One (of two) nearside windscreen washer jet not functioning.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 122,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner and outer tyre treads worn prematurely.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside door mirror housing damaged.

Offside front inner and outer tyre treads worn prematurely.

One (of two) nearside windscreen washer jet not functioning.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 103,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 62,257 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 62,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 46,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,178 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)

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 NSV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

BL05 NSV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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