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BN05 HTF

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,772 mi
Last recorded115,772 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

wheel caps shields

Fail 24 Mar 2022 115,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wheel caps shields

Pass 22 Mar 2021 110,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

shields

wheel caps

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 108,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,031 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,749 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 75,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,348 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,541 miles

Front & rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished & slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,637 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished & slightly under inflated.

o/s washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,729 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,729 miles

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

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,089 miles

Front wiperblades slightly worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,083 miles

Front wiperblades slightly worn.

O/S/F + N/S/F , A.R.B link arm ball joint gaiters slightly split.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,242 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,611 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 HTF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

BN05 HTF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BN05 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 HTF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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