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BN05 ULZ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,560 mi
Last recorded80,560 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ULZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,560 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,370 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 79,370 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,666 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,488 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,897 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 23,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,484 miles

Nearside front inner CV boot weaping grease

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 13,958 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 12,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,713 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 ULZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

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

Is BN05 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ULZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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