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BL55 FEM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,909 mi
Last recorded128,909 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 FEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 128,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on inside edge

both rear tyres worn bad on inside edge

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2018 128,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on inside edge

both rear tyres worn bad on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,747 miles

nearsie mirror glass cracked

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 14 Jan 2017 120,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

nearsie mirror glass cracked

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 20 Jan 2016 114,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,355 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 94,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,184 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 FEM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FEM, 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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BL55 FEM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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