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BL05 UPJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2021 97,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2018 77,793 miles

both front tyres 2mm and near side rear

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,063 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,854 miles

perishing to wishbone bushes baffles loose in centre box

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 60,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,281 miles

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 22 Jun 2011 50,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,808 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 41,808 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 16 Jun 2009 27,241 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,503 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 UPJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

BL05 UPJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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