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BL05 XZR

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,841 mi
Last recorded178,841 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 178,841 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 170,740 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 170,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 163,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 153,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 152,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 136,598 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 106,371 miles

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

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

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

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 XZR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 XZR registered?

BL05 XZR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BL05 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 XZR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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