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BN05 UAV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,831 mi
Last recorded116,831 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 116,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 109,253 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,714 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 106,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,161 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,136 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 27,930 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,119 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 9,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 9,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,490 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 UAV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

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

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