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BL05 XPX

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 113,568 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,271 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,107 miles

front brake discs very scored on inner faces and lipping both sides

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

nearside front indicator slightly discloured

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

rear brake discs scored and lipped

rear inner sills corroding

various rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,834 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 64,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,509 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 XPX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

BL05 XPX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is BL05 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 XPX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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