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BG05 ZNL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 110,102 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracked showing cord, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 2mm cracked showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracked showing cord, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounts heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,218 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

slight damage to windscreen

wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes - just servicable

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,145 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,135 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,451 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,124 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 (4.1.E.1)

both front top strut mount bearings have grease around them

Fail 8 Aug 2014 61,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 (4.1.E.1)

both front top strut mount bearings have grease around them

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,949 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,928 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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BG05 ZNL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG05 ZNL, 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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BG05 ZNL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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