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BD05 ZGE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,388 mi
Last recorded131,388 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2015 115,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,426 miles

O/S/R tyre worn out of shape

vehicle overheats at idle.road noise maybe offside rear tyre?

Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S/R tyre worn out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 100,013 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,382 miles

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

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

O/S/F mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2012 87,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/F mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,999 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 19 Jan 2010 56,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,770 miles

Front 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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BD05 ZGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD05 ZGE, 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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What year was BD05 ZGE registered?

BD05 ZGE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is BD05 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ZGE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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