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BN05 SYC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,955 mi
Last recorded110,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 SYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 110,955 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded but not likely to cause injury

Rear Unable to test rear seat belts due to items on seats

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R - O/S/F - O/S/R Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 110,955 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded but not likely to cause injury

Rear Unable to test rear seat belts due to items on seats

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R - O/S/F - O/S/R Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 108,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 108,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 106,087 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 102,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 96,059 miles

Parking brake requirements only just meet 16%

Pass 14 May 2020 94,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,179 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 88,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,542 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,443 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,049 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,677 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,755 miles

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs unevenly worn on inner faces

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,143 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,655 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 20,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,410 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 SYC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

BN05 SYC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BN05 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 SYC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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