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BN05 FCL

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,116 mi
Last recorded141,116 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 141,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 129,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 115,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,434 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in its tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,999 miles

nearside front tyre worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,425 miles

Middle mirror not fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,842 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,279 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FCL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

BN05 FCL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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