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BL05 USX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,224 mi
Last recorded74,224 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,432 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,767 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,328 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 USX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

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

Is BL05 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 USX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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