CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL05 UPW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 72,330 miles

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

fuel tank shield some fixings broken

Pass 5 Feb 2022 71,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body damage

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,866 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 69,866 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 68,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Due to being perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both just within limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,924 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front Lower wheel arch corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just within limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just within limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,814 miles

chips in front windscreen

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,513 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 28,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,057 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,687 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 21,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,375 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre tread(no cords exposed).

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,128 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL05 UPW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPW, 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

How do I check the history of BL05 UPW?

You can check the full history of BL05 UPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL05 UPW registered?

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

Is BL05 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 UPW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL05 UPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL05 UPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.