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BK05 ZFU

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

238,956 mi
Last recorded238,956 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ZFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 238,956 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 238,956 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 222,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust corroded

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes deterioting & slight play

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 207,450 miles

gearbox oil leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front coil spring has slight corrosion

nearside rear coil spring corroding

nearside steering arm has slight play

offside front coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring corroding

rear exhaust bracket snapped but not affecting its support

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 15 Mar 2013 181,888 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F Steering rack drum bar has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S wing mirror cover missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 163,831 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wing mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 163,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 148,279 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2010 123,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,556 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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BK05 ZFU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BK05 ZFU, 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 BK05 ZFU registered?

BK05 ZFU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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