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BL55 KHB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,049 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 82,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,863 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,357 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 58,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,025 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,832 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,526 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 32,852 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,362 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 27,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,306 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 KHB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL55 KHB registered?

BL55 KHB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is BL55 KHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 KHB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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