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BN05 TNU

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

198,087 mi
Last recorded198,087 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 198,087 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users some black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, inner edge has uneven wear.

general corrosion to rear suspension.

various points of body panel corrosion.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 198,083 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users some black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, inner edge has uneven wear.

general corrosion to rear suspension.

various points of body panel corrosion.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 192,865 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 192,864 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door corroded lower edge resulting in sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 182,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Feb 2022 182,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 175,722 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 175,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 167,136 miles

damage to n/side

n/s/f alloy buckled

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2020 167,125 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

damage to n/side

n/s/f alloy buckled

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2019 151,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s

Fail 21 Feb 2019 151,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage to n/s

Pass 21 Feb 2018 138,705 miles

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

Nearside bodywork damaged

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 138,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside bodywork damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,214 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,615 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Feb 2014 113,214 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,321 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

rear discs have slight rust and corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,772 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 80,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,550 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 57,410 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,410 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 TNU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 TNU, 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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BN05 TNU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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