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BL05 YAG

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YAG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 104,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,128 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 22 Jan 2018 96,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,751 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

both front tyres are on the legal limit and need attention asap

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,830 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall and perished and cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid can't hear pump working (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall and perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,944 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

O/S headlight beam pattern deterioated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre spilt but not showing cord

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,699 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/f

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,699 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/f

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,924 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YAG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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