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BL55 FDN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 116,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 110,665 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,179 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust and sinter box corroded

engine management light on dashbord

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,513 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Front small crake in number plate

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,513 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Front small crake in number plate

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,243 miles

Engine Management Light active on dashboard

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine lamp on

rear reg lamp covers worn

Fail 12 Apr 2014 80,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine lamp on

rear reg lamp covers worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 74,480 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,613 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

engine fault light on

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine fault light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,878 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,008 miles

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

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

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 FDN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL55 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

BL55 FDN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is BL55 FDN safe to buy?

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