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BN05 FMG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,920 mi
Last recorded215,920 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 215,920 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 215,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 211,463 miles

crack in windscreen but not in direct view of driver

Pass 15 Oct 2020 206,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 200,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 194,860 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2018 194,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 187,126 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 187,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 178,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 169,234 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 169,230 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2014 159,139 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 159,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 149,486 miles

front and discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2012 140,702 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 138,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear wheel centre cap is insecure and making noise upon rotation

rear heatsheild is hanging off

Pass 2 Mar 2011 131,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,717 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 FMG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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The MOT history for BN05 FMG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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