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BL05 XNJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,195 mi
Last recorded93,195 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 93,195 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 93,053 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 89,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,032 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,322 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 70,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,527 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 40,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,317 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer hanger corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,551 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,425 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 36,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,788 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,246 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 XNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XNJ, 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

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What year was BL05 XNJ registered?

BL05 XNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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