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BL05 XVN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,104 mi
Last recorded194,104 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 194,104 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 194,104 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 185,609 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowing a full inspection of seatbelt.

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 185,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowing a full inspection of seatbelt.

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 173,099 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 160,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on outter sills oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2015 160,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on outter sills oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2014 147,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre out of shape on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,500 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding.

Corrosion to exhaust back box poor condition.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,557 miles

all tyres close to limit/ coil springs corroded/

Fail 11 Apr 2011 109,557 miles

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

all tyres close to limit/ coil springs corroded/

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,179 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,109 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 XVN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

BL05 XVN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is BL05 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 XVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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