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BL05 XWZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 141,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 128,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,688 miles

rear inner sill beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,003 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a nip on outer wall

Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre has a nip on outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,317 miles

Front discs corroded

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 XWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

BL05 XWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is BL05 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 XWZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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