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BN05 XLT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,718 mi
Last recorded71,718 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight marks (8.3.1a)

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

both front tryes wearing on inner edges + n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2017 71,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight marks (8.3.1a)

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

both front tryes wearing on inner edges + n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,120 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine coolant below min level

Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine coolant below min level

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,319 miles

hand brake high

Fail 14 Apr 2012 31,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

hand brake high

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,074 miles

hand brake high

nearside rear tyre nailed in inner sidewall

offside rear tyre tread cut and damaged

suspect front pads low advice bracke check

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,539 miles

near side rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,366 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 XLT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

BN05 XLT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BN05 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XLT 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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