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BL05 UUW

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,904 mi
Last recorded74,904 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 98,209 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 98,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Arch Corroded, but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Arch corroded but not prescribed area

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Arch Corroded, but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Arch corroded but not prescribed area

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,363 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,803 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,242 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,981 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 UUW 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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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