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BN05 TOV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,193 mi
Last recorded103,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,193 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,172 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded flat ()

exhaust back box hear shield rattling

Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded flat ()

exhaust back box hear shield rattling

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,682 miles

Offside Front dip beam image very poor

Fail 14 Jul 2016 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956015 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956015 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front dip beam image very poor

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,303 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel gauge on min throughout test

Intermediate bodyside exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake application; 30%

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level just under minimum

sump heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 67,270 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level just under minimum

sump heavily corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 61,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,304 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,675 miles

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

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 TOV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

BN05 TOV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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