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BN55 ZFL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,683 mi
Last recorded129,683 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 129,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 124,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 120,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,741 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

under guard insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 100,993 miles

*** timing belt history ***

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing thin

both front wipers splitting on ends

both rear antiroll bar linkages have developed play in ball joints

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,993 miles

*** timing belt history ***

both front tyres wearing thin

both front wipers splitting on ends

both rear antiroll bar linkages have developed play in ball joints

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 10 Sep 2011 89,116 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 89,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs starting to wear

off side and near side rear trailing arm main bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,504 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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BN55 ZFL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BN55 ZFL, 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 BN55 ZFL registered?

BN55 ZFL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 ZFL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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