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BN05 ZLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,076 mi
Last recorded132,076 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,076 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 132,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,457 miles

Nearside Rear anti link has very slight movement at ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,888 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 112,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 104,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 104,669 miles

Offside 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 tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,988 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,486 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 45,147 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,580 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,016 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,016 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 6 May 2008 20,985 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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BN05 ZLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZLZ, 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 BN05 ZLZ registered?

BN05 ZLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 ZLZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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