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BF55 ATN

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,001 mi
Last recorded168,001 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ATN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 168,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 161,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 153,988 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 153,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Up to 40 Kg drag (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,053 miles

nearside anti roll bar drop link top gaitor starting to perish

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushs

Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,920 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 139,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 138,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damaged on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 132,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Sep 2015 132,562 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Sep 2014 127,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2013 121,227 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,093 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 116,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 107,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,932 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,354 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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BF55 ATN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BF55 ATN, 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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BF55 ATN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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