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BL55 HLM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,748 mi
Last recorded131,748 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,748 miles

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

Surface corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension in general

Pass 15 Jan 2024 130,273 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,273 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,747 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,166 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,809 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,719 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 119,060 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 112,622 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly frozen? (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight movement in rack inner ball joint

Fail 16 Nov 2015 108,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight movement in rack inner ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,836 miles

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

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

engine noisey on start up

front discs lipped

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly stepping

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,213 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,213 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering rack damp

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,515 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,106 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 HLM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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