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BL55 FAF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,109 miles

o/s/ wing holed

rear arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 30 Oct 2019 136,009 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,425 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 84,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,389 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,791 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,708 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,485 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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BL55 FAF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL55 FAF, 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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What year was BL55 FAF registered?

BL55 FAF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BL55 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 FAF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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