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BN05 DXU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,806 mi
Last recorded75,806 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,944 miles

Front bumper slightly damage

Nearside Front wing inner cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 65,944 miles

Front bumper slightly damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wing inner cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,678 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper panel damage

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 22,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,057 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 DXU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 DXU?

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What year was BN05 DXU registered?

BN05 DXU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BN05 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DXU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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