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BL05 XUX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,054 mi
Last recorded112,054 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 98,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 78,150 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,460 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 56,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,446 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 50,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/going out of shape. Advise to replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,832 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,289 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 39,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 32,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,460 miles

osr tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,097 miles

both inner cv boots weeping grease past clips

osf indicator discoloured slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,353 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 23,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,613 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,180 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

slight buckle on n/s/r rim(inner edge)

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 XUX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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