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BL05 XTA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,743 mi
Last recorded121,743 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,743 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 121,743 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,259 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 118,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 111,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 103,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 94,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 86,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 78,804 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 72,772 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2013 65,824 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyes cracked,recommend replacement.

Pass 28 May 2013 65,824 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyes cracked,recommend replacement.

Pass 19 May 2012 59,149 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are pitted,wearlipped and scored.

Pass 26 May 2011 52,716 miles

front (inner) brake discs are pitted and wearlipped.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 36,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,355 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 XTA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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