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BL05 XZX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,918 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat sheilds loose

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 3 May 2013 82,827 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 82,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat sheild loose

slight movement in nearside steering rack end

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 65,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,153 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 XZX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

BL05 XZX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is BL05 XZX safe to buy?

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