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BK05 ZHL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,447 mi
Last recorded156,447 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 156,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 134,835 miles

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

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

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,318 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

o/s front door check strap worn/split

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,047 miles

both rear boot struts gone weak

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 94,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear boot struts gone weak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,114 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres miss shaped on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2010 5,012 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres miss shaped on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,586 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

offside front tyre sidewall kerbbed

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,080 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 8,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZHL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK05 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

BK05 ZHL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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