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BN05 SWU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,719 mi
Last recorded148,719 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 SWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 148,719 miles

All four coil springs are rusty.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 145,478 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 145,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 131,911 miles

O/S & N/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT & SEPARATE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 6 May 2016 113,616 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 4 May 2016 113,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Nov 2014 90,373 miles

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

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

slight diesel weep leak off?

Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,552 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 78,552 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,450 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 SWU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

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