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BF05 ZZC

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak bottle ()

Exhaust heat shield has fixings missing / broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe / arms corroded close to mot refusal standard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,665 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak bottle ()

Exhaust heat shield has fixings missing / broken

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe / arms corroded close to mot refusal standard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Bottle ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Bottle ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,978 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,978 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,487 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,178 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,178 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,967 miles

both rear tyres 2mm around edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,950 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 ZZC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

BF05 ZZC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BF05 ZZC safe to buy?

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