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BN05 SYR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 SYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 120,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 111,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,567 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake efficiency has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,582 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 41,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,836 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,778 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 12,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,070 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 SYR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

BN05 SYR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BN05 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 SYR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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