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BN05 KHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,475 mi
Last recorded145,475 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 145,475 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 138,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 138,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 131,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,512 miles

N/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,664 miles

NSR tyre cracking

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 115,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

NSR tyre cracking

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 106,786 miles

engine oil leak?

engine oil leak?

offside front shock absorber is leaking oil and is just mot legal

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak?

engine oil leak?

offside front shock absorber is leaking oil and is just mot legal

Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,824 miles

engine oil leak

exhuats pipework is corroded

front brake judder just MOT legal

front discs extensively pitted & have reduced contact area

offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Fail 13 Dec 2016 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

exhuats pipework is corroded

front and rear brake discs are excessively pitted and have a reduced contact area

front brake judder just MOT legal

offside front tyre is wearing on the edges

rear brake judder just MOT legal

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,884 miles

coil springs rusty

front discs showing wear

n/s/r handbrake performance poor

rear discs showing corrossion

rear pads worn close to limit

various oil leaks noticed

various suspension bushes perished & showing wear

Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil springs rusty

front discs showing wear

n/s/r handbrake performance poor

rear discs showing corrossion

rear pads worn close to limit

various oil leaks noticed

various suspension bushes perished & showing wear

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,799 miles

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

effort low n/s/r parking brake

oil leak rear of engine.

tyre size 205/50zr16 87w

Pass 31 Dec 2013 73,324 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 73,324 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,142 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,761 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 KHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

BN05 KHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 KHZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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