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BN05 UMC

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 90,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,631 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 87,623 miles

EML light is on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,623 miles

EML light is on.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,746 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,242 miles

specialist rear exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,212 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 UMC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

BN05 UMC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is BN05 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 UMC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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