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BL54 ZTH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ZTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,872 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,102 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,801 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,891 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,935 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,656 miles

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

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

o/s/f window inop

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,763 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 ZTH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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