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BN05 HPU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 101,984 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE INNER WALL SPLITING

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 101,950 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

EXHAUST FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE INNER WALL SPLITING

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,363 miles

Offside Front tyre:inner edge worn

Fail 19 Jun 2017 98,363 miles

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

Offside Front tyre:inner edge worn

Pass 18 May 2016 93,827 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,780 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,055 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake has travel when applied

Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake has travel when applied

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,257 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,103 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 HPU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

BN05 HPU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BN05 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 HPU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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