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BN05 XNG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,502 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 109,502 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,778 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,879 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 101,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,221 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner/outer edges due to under-inflation. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,171 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014
Fail 24 Nov 2014

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,502 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,457 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,823 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,758 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 32,744 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 XNG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

BN05 XNG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XNG shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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