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BN05 HSJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,222 mi
Last recorded87,222 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,222 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 87,179 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,694 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,413 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 74,413 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 65,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,816 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 57,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,373 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,574 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,496 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 HSJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

BN05 HSJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is BN05 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 HSJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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