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BN05 ULJ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,827 mi
Last recorded172,827 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ULJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 172,827 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 172,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 160,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,244 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,964 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 130,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,426 miles

handbrake only just meets minimum requirment. advise attention.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,035 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,037 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 104,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 89,124 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,987 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING THIN

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING THIN

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ULJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

BN05 ULJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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