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BL54 ZDP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,502 mi
Last recorded207,502 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 207,502 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,974 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and contaminated with oil

child seat fitted n/s rear

injector seal on injectors 1 and 2 weeping slightly

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 180,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated and contaminated with oil

child seat fitted n/s rear

injector seal on injectors 1 and 2 weeping slightly

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 169,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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Fail 15 Jan 2015 169,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise wipers

Pass 30 Jan 2014 161,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 154,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 144,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 133,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 125,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 117,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 117,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 105,638 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 ZDP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL54 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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