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BL05 UOO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 138,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 126,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 126,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,480 miles

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 116,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,063 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,499 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts(s)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2016 98,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts(s)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2015 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,179 miles

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

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

small chips on front screen

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,901 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 31,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pad check

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 UOO 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOO, 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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BL05 UOO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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