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BF05 ZYL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,830 mi
Last recorded108,830 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 108,830 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 105,207 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills not rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,379 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 102,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 82,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,539 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 9,528 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 ZYL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

BF05 ZYL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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