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BL05 XVD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,996 mi
Last recorded78,996 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,996 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Sep 2018 71,247 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,135 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,416 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,818 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,293 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,003 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,176 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,520 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 XVD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XVD, 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 XVD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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