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BN05 HJZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,664 mi
Last recorded108,664 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under/inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under/inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 108,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under/inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under/inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,422 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres showing age with cracking no cords or bulges showing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 49,870 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres showing age with cracking no cords or bulges showing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,891 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,020 miles

Coolant leak

coolant level low

Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,020 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,197 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,776 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 HJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

BN05 HJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 HJZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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