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BN05 TMV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,917 mi
Last recorded117,917 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,576 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise all tyres wearing on inner edge

advise exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,317 miles

engine oil low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s sill damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,847 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 TMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

BN05 TMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is BN05 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 TMV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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