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BN05 LNA

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LNA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,260 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended drop link (2.4.F.3)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,260 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended drop link (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,331 miles

Lower rear suspension arms starting to corrode

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slighlty worn and cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Lower rear suspension arms starting to corrode

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slighlty worn and cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,798 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,154 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 57,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,034 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,396 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,390 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,674 miles

rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,876 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 35,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 LNA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

BN05 LNA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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