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BN05 VOT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 126,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 122,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre wall ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 118,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 118,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,941 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,941 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,620 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 33,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,347 miles

cuts in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 27 May 2008 21,103 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 VOT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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