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BL05 UPT

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,421 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION ON TREAD

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,069 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,582 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UPT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

BL05 UPT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is BL05 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 UPT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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