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BN05 FMM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,321 mi
Last recorded194,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 194,321 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower suspension elements corroded. bushes deteriorated

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs surface corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper bonnet slight damaged

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower end vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 185,272 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

o/s/r reg light not working

play in o/s/f steering

Pass 22 Jul 2017 172,758 miles

front wishbones rear bushes worn

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 Jul 2016 160,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 151,089 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2014 140,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 140,449 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 125,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 114,370 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 10 May 2012 114,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 3 Mar 2011 95,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,116 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 FMM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black 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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

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

Is BN05 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FMM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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