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BL05 UPX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,929 mi
Last recorded104,929 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,929 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 104,928 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

auxilary belt frayed

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 100,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 84,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 79,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 73,572 miles

bith rear tyres perrishing

Pass 19 May 2012 68,622 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 18 May 2011 63,083 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 57,074 miles

front pads worn

Pass 20 May 2009 51,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 51,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,879 miles

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

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 UPX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

BL05 UPX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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