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BN05 FGE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,813 mi
Last recorded123,813 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,813 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion may need att before next mot

Pass 4 Nov 2016
Fail 4 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,181 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 112,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,917 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 106,917 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,304 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,924 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 FGE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FGE, 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

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What year was BN05 FGE registered?

BN05 FGE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BN05 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FGE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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