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BN05 HMO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,240 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 110,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,885 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and scrubbed on inside edge but no cords exposed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and scrubbed on inside edge but no cords exposed

Fail 24 May 2017 105,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and scrubbed on inside edge but no cords exposed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and scrubbed on inside edge but no cords exposed

Pass 26 May 2016 103,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 103,122 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 100,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 100,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 96,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

even wear to both rear tyre inner edges

evidence of oil leak onto alternator

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

even wear to both rear tyre inner edges

evidence of oil leak onto alternator

Pass 29 May 2013 92,958 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2012 88,127 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80,023 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 67,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,625 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 HMO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

BN05 HMO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 HMO safe to buy?

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