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BN05 SXK

2005 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 SXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears full length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion around rear axle and rear inner sills rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears full length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion around rear axle and rear inner sills rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,038 miles

Front Unidentified knock from the steering column

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 104,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,753 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,982 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,750 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 78,698 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,997 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,511 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 SXK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN05 SXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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