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BN05 AZV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,978 mi
Last recorded112,978 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 AZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 112,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,672 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,559 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,212 miles

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

all x4 roadsprings corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all x4 roadsprings corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,017 miles

Offside Rear foglight lens repaired with tape

all roadsprings corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,823 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 48,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 27,025 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 19,858 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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BN05 AZV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN05 AZV, 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 BN05 AZV registered?

BN05 AZV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BN05 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 AZV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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