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BU05 ZCY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,258 mi
Last recorded69,258 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,846 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,930 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,908 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,234 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 29,234 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,288 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,102 miles

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

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

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

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 ZCY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZCY, 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 BU05 ZCY registered?

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

Is BU05 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ZCY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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