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BN05 BBU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,979 mi
Last recorded55,979 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre showing inner ware

Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,979 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre showing inner ware

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,103 miles

Nearside front tyre has some splits but they are NOT deep enough to reach reach ply/cord.

Offside rear tyre has some splits but they are NOT deep enough to reach ply/cord.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,561 miles

Nearside front tyre and Offside rear tyre has some splits but they are NOT deep enough to reach ply/cord.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,473 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly,inner section.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,094 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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BN05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

BN05 BBU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BN05 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 BBU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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