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BL05 XYU

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

259,201 mi
Last recorded259,201 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 259,201 miles

clutch worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

clutch worn

Pass 23 Aug 2016 239,750 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Outer tyre shoulder worn.

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight bubbling.

Offside Rear Outer sill damage repaired. Body filler cracking.

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Under body heat shields insecure.

srs light reset

Fail 22 Aug 2016 239,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lens cracked. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Outer tyre shoulder worn.

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight bubbling.

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damage repaired. Body filler cracking.

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated.

Under body heat shields insecure.

Pass 28 May 2015 144,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 134,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air filter security advised

boot does not stay up when opened

nil in osr tyre

Fail 13 May 2014 134,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air filter security advised

boot does not stay up when opened

nil in osr tyre

Pass 25 May 2013 120,737 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 105,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,364 miles

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

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

Protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 20 Jul 2009 95,616 miles

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

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,187 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 XYU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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