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BN05 XVJ

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,534 mi
Last recorded133,534 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

gear box seal leaking oil

Fail 16 Apr 2018 133,528 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

gear box seal leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2017 125,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 117,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

steering rack metal by pass pipe adrift

Fail 20 Mar 2014 107,073 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

steering rack metal by pass pipe adrift

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front blades smearing

power steering by pass pipe adrift

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 79,371 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,136 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,136 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 XVJ registered?

BN05 XVJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BN05 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XVJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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