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BN05 UED

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,990 mi
Last recorded102,990 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 102,990 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 102,990 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,354 miles

Rear coil spring corroded [both] (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust brackets corroded, front flexy joint weak

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 88,167 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion fuel tank strap

front no plate damage

rear tyres wear edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,984 miles

corrosion rear fuel tank strap

front exhaust flexy mesh det

front no plate damage

o/s/r tyre wear edge

play n/s inner rack

s/lock key little loose

water in rear fog lamp

Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit (3.5.1g)

corrosion rear fuel tank strap

front exhaust flexy mesh det

front no plate damage

o/s/r tyre wear edge

play n/s inner rack

s/lock key little loose

water in rear fog lamp

Pass 8 May 2015 69,301 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front ex flexy mesh det

poor n/s/r seat belt buckle poor

rear fog light condensation

Pass 8 May 2014 58,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 36,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,608 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 UED is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

BN05 UED is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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