MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills/floor pans.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and bald towards inner edge and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45R17/91W Tread low and balding towards inner edge and inner sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Washer jets require adjustment.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)
Corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills/floor pans.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and bald towards inner edge and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45R17/91W Tread low and balding towards inner edge and inner sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Washer jets require adjustment.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS
NS FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL BUT TO CORDS
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside front tyre has a slight tear in outer side wall
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
damage to n/s/door seal
n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rattle from exhaust [cat]
side wall damage to o/s/front tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
coolant level low
nsr tyre outer sidewall cut not through to cords
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
coolant level low
nsr tyre outer sidewall cut not through to cords
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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BL54 XLX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XLX, 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 XLX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2005.
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