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BF05 ZFS

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,160 mi
Last recorded118,160 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Aug 2020 111,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 104,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,905 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 79,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,797 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked.

Offside Rear worn on inner edge.

Small stonechips in windcsreen.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked.

Offside Rear worn on inner edge.

Small stonechips in windcsreen.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,227 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust hangers rusty and in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,018 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,271 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limits.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,989 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

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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BF05 ZFS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF05 ZFS, 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 BF05 ZFS registered?

BF05 ZFS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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