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BN05 FMJ

2005 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 115,542 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 112,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,316 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,372 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car only just met emission requirments after several attemptys lambda / co %

superficial cut in nsr tyre wall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 95,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car only just met emission requirments after several attemptys lambda / co %

superficial cut in nsr tyre wall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,173 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear indicators fading

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,119 miles

all tyres just legal on inner edges

wear in both rear anti roll bar lik joints

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on and only just passed emissions

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 FMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

BN05 FMJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BN05 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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