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BL54 ZBP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

226,000 mi
Last recorded226,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 226,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jan 2016 226,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2015 216,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vacuum leak from engine

Fail 29 Jan 2015 216,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vacuum leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2013 197,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 185,400 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 185,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 169,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 149,672 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 149,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 107,580 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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BL54 ZBP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZBP, 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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BL54 ZBP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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