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BN05 JLU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,494 mi
Last recorded101,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,494 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 101,494 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 97,038 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 97,038 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,977 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,607 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,607 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2011 40,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,425 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 JLU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

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

Is BN05 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 JLU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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