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BU05 ZCN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated around centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 136,419 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills suffering from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened heavily corroded around mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rears inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,769 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyres under inflated

Fail 22 Nov 2021 132,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges very heavily worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyres under inflated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,028 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 114,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing the 2mm marks. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both weak. (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,281 miles

coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 103,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 98,105 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,841 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,620 miles

nearside rear tyre starting on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 77,229 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 77,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,136 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 ZCN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZCN, 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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BU05 ZCN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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