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BL54 YYZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,094 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 147,094 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 139,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 133,267 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 133,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 119,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,307 miles

offside front tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2018 109,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,613 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,786 miles

offside front tyre side wall splits and worn outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 87,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre side wall splits and worn outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jul 2013 67,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,578 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,825 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 YYZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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