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BF05 ZYB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,716 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 80,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,633 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,631 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding offside & nearside (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,820 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 62,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,894 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 558,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,014 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,813 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,828 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 ZYB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF05 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

BF05 ZYB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 ZYB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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