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BF05 ZMU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,603 mi
Last recorded106,603 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,603 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,142 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres going out of shape

handbrake requires attention

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 52,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,834 miles

offside front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,946 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 ZMU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

BF05 ZMU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BF05 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 ZMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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