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BN05 XNB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,566 mi
Last recorded148,566 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,566 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 148,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,577 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 146,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 145,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 145,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 145,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe suspected to be weakened by suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,390 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 143,390 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,522 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 130,522 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 102,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 101,990 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,771 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,577 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 59,577 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,402 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 48,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,830 miles

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

O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT OIL LEAK

O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,710 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 XNB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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