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BN05 BHV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,806 mi
Last recorded189,806 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 189,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 184,155 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes / inner wheel arches & rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 184,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes / inner wheel arches & rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 180,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 180,067 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 176,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2023 176,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 165,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/front inner driveshaft leaking grease

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 165,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/front inner driveshaft leaking grease

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 155,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 144,729 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 133,212 miles

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Fail 23 Feb 2019 133,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,200 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy deteriorated (7.1.4)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 96,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,311 miles

NSF and OSF tyre tread is separating, Cut in sidewall of NSF tyre not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 84,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF and OSF tyre tread is separating, Cut in sidewall of NSF tyre not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,761 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 57,761 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,696 miles

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

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 BHV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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