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BN05 HNE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

121,881 mi
Last recorded121,881 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering leak

Fail 15 Nov 2023 121,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering leak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,074 miles

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

Fail 18 Nov 2021 115,074 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

Pass 16 Nov 2020 112,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

Fail 16 Nov 2020 112,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached o/s 1 bolt loose and 1 missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r trailing arm bush worn

rear exhaust touching rear axle

Pass 14 May 2019 110,015 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 110,015 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 108,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 105,212 miles

both front tyres bold inner edge

Fail 8 May 2017 105,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bold inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,688 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmisions not tested [exaust leak]

Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,288 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmisions not tested [exaust leak]

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to front bumper

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to front bumper

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear coil springs corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,831 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 47,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 30 Jul 2010 40,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,245 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 22,245 miles

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

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

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 HNE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 HNE, 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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BN05 HNE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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