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BL54 XLX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,623 mi
Last recorded130,623 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,623 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 130,622 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 130,439 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 118,860 miles

NS FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL BUT TO CORDS

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 107,648 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)

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,631 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 97,368 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,560 miles

coolant level low

nsr tyre outer sidewall cut not through to cords

Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,615 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,540 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 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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