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BL05 XWT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,341 mi
Last recorded77,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 77,341 miles

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

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

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 77,341 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

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

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,359 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 19 Jul 2019 74,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre heat shield loose

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded but not reducing vehicle strength

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 121,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small splits in inner sidewall ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,444 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 114,440 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,658 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,451 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 76,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,254 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 28,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,134 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2008 19,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,504 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 XWT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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