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BL05 XXZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,365 mi
Last recorded160,365 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 160,365 miles

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre has nail in it.

Offside Rear offside rear anti-roll bar link arm has slight play

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded but not holed and heat shields loose

Fail 27 Sep 2017 160,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre has nail in it.

Offside Rear offside rear anti-roll bar link arm has slight play

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded but not holed and heat shields loose

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray

Fail 12 Jul 2016 146,304 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray

Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 126,481 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 126,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 123,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 118,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 113,788 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 113,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

front wipers worn

osr brake disc corroded on braking surface

Pass 3 Aug 2010 105,235 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 105,235 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,691 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 96,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,130 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 XXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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