MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking o/s/f leaking out of rack end (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central heat sheilds loose x2
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes ()
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end cap sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
steering rack has slight play
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing bottom half snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
steering rack has slight play
Spare tyre defective Low tread, space saver ()
Exhaust system insecure Front hangers snapped off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Spare wheel fitted to N/S/F (5.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank heat shield insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Spare tyre defective Low tread, space saver ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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BN05 HPL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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