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BL55 HMO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,557 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,045 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 65,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 65,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,987 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust hanger broken(exhaust still secure)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides(showing slight white) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 62,543 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 62,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,604 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 60,604 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 8,617 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 8,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,702 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 56,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,760 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front osf tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear osr tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2017 51,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front nsf tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front osf tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside Rear osr tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,753 miles

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

both number plates slightly deterioted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 39,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,347 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 34,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,166 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 20,249 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,451 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 HMO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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