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BF05 ZFX

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,139 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre, tyre wearing slightly low inner & outer tread areas

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre, tyre wearing slightly low inner tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre. slight distortion of inner tyre tread

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

dryness sounds when turning steering from macpherson strut bearing assemblies . nearside front & offside front

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,440 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet difficult to open

nearside rear tyre tread low 3mm

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet difficult to open

nearside rear tyre tread low 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,246 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,538 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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BF05 ZFX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZFX, 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 BF05 ZFX registered?

BF05 ZFX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 ZFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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