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BN05 UAU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,714 mi
Last recorded117,714 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,714 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Heat shield on catalyst loose

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2017 117,739 miles

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Heat shield on catalyst loose

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2017 117,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not down to the cords also wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

oil level low

Pass 30 Jan 2016 105,290 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage but not showing cords

insufficient oil in engine

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts on sidewalls

windscreen has slight damage n/s

Fail 4 Mar 2015 91,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts on sidewalls

windscreen has slight damage n/s

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,596 miles

EML light on dash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,713 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,260 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 UAU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

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

Is BN05 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 UAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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