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BN05 ZKJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,969 mi
Last recorded132,969 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 132,969 miles

Front Both exhaust mounts broken / corroded, System is still well supported at time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 132,969 miles

Front Body component insecure Grill insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both exhaust mounts broken / corroded, System is still well supported at time of test

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,404 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,404 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,523 miles

Front Exhaust mounts Broken / corroded, System is still well supported at time of test

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 115,484 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounts Broken / corroded, System is still well supported at time of test

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section / Flexi (7.1.2)

Front Lower Offside and nearside, Fog lamps insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers Not working intermittently, Also Not parking automatically when switched off

Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,937 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Offside and Nearside, Missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section / Flexi (7.1.2)

Front Grill insecure

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and Nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Offside and nearside, Fog lamps insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers Not working intermittently, Also Not parking automatically when switched off

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,900 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 90,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also near limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,599 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,599 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,207 miles

H I D head lamp washer not working

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,027 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 66,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,116 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZKJ, 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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BN05 ZKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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