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BN05 HTA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 77,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,478 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 72,478 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,187 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 65,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,855 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 61,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,208 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,697 miles

slight weep of grease from inner cvj (boot is secured ok)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,079 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,200 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 HTA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 HTA registered?

BN05 HTA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 HTA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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