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BN05 OJS

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,310 mi
Last recorded126,310 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OJS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,310 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 126,306 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 123,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 118,156 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,831 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,114 miles

handbrake performance may soon require attention

nearside front=rear tyre tread wear

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,184 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 66,388 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 66,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,888 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,098 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,225 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 OJS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

BN05 OJS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BN05 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OJS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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