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BN05 KJY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,492 mi
Last recorded118,492 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 118,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 114,091 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

front wishbone rear bushes split & unbonding

locking fuel flap missing

Fail 13 May 2020 114,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

borderline tread wear to front tyres

front registration plate deteriorated

front wishbone rear bushes split & unbonding

locking fuel flap missing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,514 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit, advise change pads asap (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,424 miles

Offside Rear hand brake could be better

Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear hand brake could be better

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,334 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,981 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,712 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 KJY 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 82.4%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

Is BN05 KJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 KJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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