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BN05 FBE

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,393 mi
Last recorded114,393 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 114,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,048 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 109,948 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframe, floor, inner sills, outer sills and various other components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 103,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,943 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack damp

Sub-frame corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,794 miles

nearside of anti-roll bar showing signs of rubbing on subframe

Fail 18 Sep 2015 84,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

nearside of anti-roll bar showing signs of rubbing on subframe

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,066 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,018 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Oct 2012 73,018 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,768 miles

advisory from previous test no 265839371224

Fail 6 Oct 2011 64,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,566 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,566 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,646 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 FBE 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 68.2%.

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 BN05 FBE, 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 FBE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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