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BL05 YAK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,250 mi
Last recorded58,250 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 58,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 55,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2017 52,116 miles

surface corrosion and repairs to osr nsr outer and inner sills

Fail 25 Apr 2017 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter torn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" flat blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" flat blade (8.2.2)

corrosion and repairs to osr outer and inner sills

Pass 12 May 2016 47,570 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,362 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,641 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,598 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,262 miles

front pads 50% worn

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,099 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 YAK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YAK, 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 YAK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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