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BN05 LDF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,643 mi
Last recorded143,643 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 143,643 miles

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

Offside Front modification to subframe bolt but secure

clutch master cylinder leaking

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2019 143,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front modification to subframe bolt but secure

clutch master cylinder leaking

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 139,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight air leak from breather hose

Fail 3 Apr 2018 139,331 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight air leak from breather hose

Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,465 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 114,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake anit slip slightly worn.

engine check light on.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,218 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 88,383 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 88,383 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 88,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 76,096 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,290 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 45,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,176 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 34,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,764 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,764 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 LDF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

BN05 LDF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN05 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 LDF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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