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BL05 NXW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,850 mi
Last recorded98,850 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,850 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 92,242 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 92,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,078 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

all 4 tyres low of tread and cracking

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,924 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,876 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,822 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 NXW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

BL05 NXW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is BL05 NXW safe to buy?

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