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BL05 NYW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,682 mi
Last recorded85,682 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,393 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 73,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,729 miles

Front Incorrect Wipers

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Incorrect Wipers

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,198 miles

both front brake disc in poor condition.

offside front steering and suspension componants contaminated in power steering fluid.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front brake disc in poor condition.

offside front steering and suspension componants contaminated in power steering fluid.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,244 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,820 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 NYW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 NYW registered?

BL05 NYW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is BL05 NYW safe to buy?

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