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BL54 ZBF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 101,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 101,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,489 miles

sump corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,489 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in trad and poor condition

Oil leak ()

sump corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 93,544 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 87,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split on ends

brake fluid level low ( not below min )

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 May 2014 82,563 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 82,563 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 76,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 76,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 69,948 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 69,948 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,814 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 52,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 52,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 44,153 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

locking wheel nut key in the glove box

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 13 May 2009 44,153 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

locking wheel nut key in the glove box

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,802 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,992 miles

all tyres low/perishing

damage on fron t bumper

nearside front tyre low/side wall damaged

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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BL54 ZBF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL54 ZBF, 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 BL54 ZBF registered?

BL54 ZBF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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