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BN05 LKX

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,392 mi
Last recorded99,392 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 99,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow centre silencer joint

Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,704 miles

condition of off side front door mirror

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,883 miles

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

condition of off side front door mirror

heat shield loose at rear

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

condition of off side front door mirror

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,999 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust still supported ok.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust still supported ok.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,184 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,184 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,540 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 77,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,225 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 59,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,691 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,459 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 45,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 28,224 miles

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

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

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

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 LKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

BN05 LKX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BN05 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 LKX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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