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BL05 XUO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,002 mi
Last recorded147,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 147,002 miles

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

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

park brake efficiency just met

Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 139,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 128,313 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 117,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 101,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,185 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,189 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 68,068 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,130 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 XUO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

BL05 XUO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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