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BL05 ULR

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ULR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,601 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 74,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Hand brake just met requirements will require adjustment / repair

Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,474 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 48,572 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 44,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 17 May 2014 44,755 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 21 May 2013 40,409 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 40,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 35,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,527 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 ULR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

BL05 ULR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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