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BL54 WOJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,893 miles

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

car has been lowered

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,282 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 105,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 105,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2013 105,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Handbrake Lever all the way back to stop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,573 miles

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2011 76,190 miles

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

Wiper blades will soon need replacing

Pass 6 May 2010 57,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

vehicle subject of modifications which may not be legal / tinted front windows /exhaust system / suspension etc

Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

vehicle subject of modifications which may not be legal / tinted front windows /exhaust system / suspension etc

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,105 miles

Slight Play In Both Rear Suspension Assemblys.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Slight Play In Both Rear Suspension Assemblys.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BL54 WOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL54 WOJ, 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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BL54 WOJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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