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BL54 ZFJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 139,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,215 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 128,208 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,288 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 117,288 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working x2 both (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parking brake is not as good as nearside

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,865 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 38,323 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 ZFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

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

Is BL54 ZFJ safe to buy?

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