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BN05 UHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,937 mi
Last recorded147,937 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 147,937 miles

flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2018 147,935 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2017 141,059 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 141,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,007 miles

hand brake has slight travel

one exhaust hanger is snapped

rear tyres low tread

Fail 16 Dec 2016 131,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake has slight travel

one exhaust hanger is snapped

rear tyres low tread

Pass 19 Jan 2016 121,681 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 121,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush broken (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Dec 2014 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2014 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,552 miles

Coolant level low and pink staining on water pump

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 109,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant level low and pink staining on water pump

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,222 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox leaking oil

low coolant level,antifreeze stain on waterpump possibly the cause

Fail 5 Apr 2013 104,222 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox leaking oil

low coolant level,antifreeze stain on waterpump possibly the cause

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,208 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,766 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,997 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 UHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UHZ, 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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BN05 UHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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