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BL55 HVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,040 mi
Last recorded165,040 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 165,040 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 165,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 143,940 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 143,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 131,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 123,017 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 115,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 99,240 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 98,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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