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BN05 FMY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,050 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust mounts broken but system still secure

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

scale of front discs due to lack of use

Fail 20 Dec 2022 121,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust mounts broken but system still secure

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

scale of front discs due to lack of use

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,521 miles

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

front and rear exhaust mounts broken but system still secure at this time

o/s dip on upper max mark

Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s park brake slower to apply than o/s. Will need attention soon

o/s dip on upper max mark

Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,123 miles

o/s dip beam on max mark

Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacing very soon for safety (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose in several places

headlight adjuster noise but still working

o/s dip on max mark

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,211 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,216 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 78,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,764 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 63,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,021 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 FMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

BN05 FMY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 FMY safe to buy?

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