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BN05 UAK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,757 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount needed to (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount needed to (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,508 miles

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 19 Feb 2025 65,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,663 miles

slight body damage to n/s/f

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,792 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 51,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,510 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 50,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,078 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,467 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,143 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 UAK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

BN05 UAK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BN05 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 UAK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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