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BN05 ZHR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,970 mi
Last recorded167,970 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 167,970 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 167,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 161,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 161,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2012 149,632 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 149,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 133,227 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 14 May 2011 133,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Airbag light on

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,901 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,063 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 63,060 miles

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

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

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

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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BN05 ZHR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN05 ZHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 ZHR?

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What year was BN05 ZHR registered?

BN05 ZHR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BN05 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ZHR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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