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BL05 XYR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,890 mi
Last recorded110,890 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,036 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2020 100,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,805 miles

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))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,706 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2018 88,706 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,937 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,871 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 65,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,383 miles

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

metal in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,383 miles

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

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

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

metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,450 miles

rear brakes slightly distorted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,111 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,383 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,543 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 29,543 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,791 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,915 miles

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

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

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 XYR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

BL05 XYR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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