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BL05 URK

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,669 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread minor split

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall minor damage

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread minor split

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall minor damage

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,036 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,282 miles

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

Rear exhaust box minor corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,127 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

minor wear front & rear brake disc's

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,127 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

minor wear front & rear brake disc's

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,173 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,279 miles

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

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 URK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URK, 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 URK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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