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BN05 JNU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion is evident on underbody and components

Pass 6 Jun 2020 86,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody

Pass 10 May 2019 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Fail 10 May 2019 78,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing heavilly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 18 May 2018 71,180 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 62,207 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,696 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 59,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,847 miles

front lower arms bushs starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,395 miles

Both front coil springs heavily corroded

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Strong advise. Both front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,166 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,706 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)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,005 miles

both rear tyres perished

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,753 miles

nearside front inner cv joint damp at clip

rear tyres perrished/splitting

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,724 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,205 miles

front tyres 2mm tread depth,

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 JNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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