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BU05 ZBR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,493 mi
Last recorded65,493 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,493 miles

EML on prior to test, code cleared road tested fault did not reoccur . intermittent fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front crash bar bent, impact damage. protection for further front end collision limited.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2023 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

EML on prior to test, code cleared road tested fault did not reoccur . intermittent fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front crash bar bent, impact damage. protection for further front end collision limited.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,056 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 57,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,847 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,931 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 12,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 4,708 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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BU05 ZBR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BU05 ZBR, 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

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What year was BU05 ZBR registered?

BU05 ZBR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BU05 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ZBR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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