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BL05 NTC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,004 mi
Last recorded106,004 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,720 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 85,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,298 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,763 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 69,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 65,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,893 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,124 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 NTC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

BL05 NTC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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