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BN05 TLK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,176 mi
Last recorded43,176 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,176 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 43,176 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 41,174 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 41,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,953 miles

washer fluid slimy

Fail 15 Feb 2018 39,953 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

washer fluid slimy

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,148 miles

childseats nsr and osr

osf inner drive shaft cv gaiter grease seepage inner end

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,014 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate cracks

osf inner cv gaiter grease seepage inner end

Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,014 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate cracks

osf inner cv gaiter grease seepage inner end

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf inner cv gaitor, inner end, minor seepage of grease

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

power steering rack oily. pass and advise.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 29,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front brake discs.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,257 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,032 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,474 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 TLK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

BN05 TLK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is BN05 TLK safe to buy?

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