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BN05 ZLE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracked

engine light on

headlamp levellers adjusted to recheck headlights

items removed from drivers view

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

headlamp levellers adjusted to recheck headlights

items removed from drivers view

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,979 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Tailgate/boot doesn't open

Fail 26 Feb 2010 51,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Tailgate/boot doesn't open

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,337 miles

Brake fluid level halfway between max and min

Front inner brake pads low

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre on legal limit, worn inner

Offside steering rack gaitor damp

Osr tyre perishing, also various cuts in tread

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Rust residue all over engine bay,poss over heating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,106 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZLE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN05 ZLE, 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 ZLE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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