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BN05 TUW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,687 mi
Last recorded135,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 126,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen damage

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion And offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge

coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 126,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen damage

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion And offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge

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

coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion And offside sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,647 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test.seat belts not fully checked.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,647 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test.seat belts not fully checked.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jan 2015 105,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,726 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear mounting broken loose

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded edges

nearside front tyre worn on stepped edge

offside front tyre worn on stepped edge

water inside nearside and offside head lamp units

Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear mounting broken loose

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded edges

nearside front tyre worn on stepped edge

offside front tyre worn on stepped edge

water inside nearside and offside head lamp units

Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,450 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,400 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 60,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 48,969 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 4 Apr 2008 21,850 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 TUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 TUW registered?

BN05 TUW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BN05 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 TUW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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