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BN05 HSL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,414 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,829 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear suspension arms has slight corrosion

inner sills has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,716 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level stop lamp not working

minor movement detected in both steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level stop lamp not working

minor movement detected in both steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,001 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 70,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine oil low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight scratch on bumper

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,555 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight fraying to offside front seatbelt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,185 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 57,185 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,208 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,148 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 46,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,777 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 HSL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

BN05 HSL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BN05 HSL safe to buy?

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