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BL54 XLW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,315 mi
Last recorded133,315 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,315 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 133,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 129,118 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 129,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,978 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,976 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,679 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,679 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,667 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,079 miles

both front tyres 2mm rears 3.4mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,815 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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BL54 XLW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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