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CF54 BZB

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

114,091 mi
Last recorded114,091 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 114,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front noise when rotating wheel

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 114,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear very corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front noise when rotating wheel

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 181,188 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 181,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 May 2020 171,784 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2020 171,784 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 161,347 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 161,347 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,864 miles

slight wear in nearside track rod end

Fail 26 Apr 2018 148,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 9 May 2017 141,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 141,202 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 134,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 134,209 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2015 135,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2015 135,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2014 128,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre has a cut in tread almost to cords

Fail 13 May 2014 128,285 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s front tyre has a cut in tread almost to cords

Pass 13 May 2013 121,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 121,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 110,724 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 104,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 100,619 miles

bad oil leak

drivers door mirror cover loose

fuel light illuminated on dash

offside rear brake disc worn and pitted

rear anti roll bar bush's splitting

Fail 19 May 2010 100,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

drivers door mirror cover loose

fuel light illuminated on dash

offside rear brake disc worn and pitted

rear anti roll bar bush's splitting

Pass 20 May 2009 92,223 miles

Advise 4 new tyres fitted at time of test

Advise engine has oil leak

Advise new front discs and pads fitted

Advise play in offside front drop link almost excessive

Advise rear discs corroded

Advise under tray fitted

STRONG ADVISE exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Fail 20 May 2009 92,223 miles

Advise 4 new tyres fitted at time of test

Advise engine has oil leak

Advise new front discs and pads fitted

Advise play in offside front drop link almost excessive

Advise rear discs corroded

Advise under tray fitted

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

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

STRONG ADVISE exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 82,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 82,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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CF54 BZB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 CF54 BZB, 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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CF54 BZB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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