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BN05 XVK

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,496 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 106,535 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2023 106,535 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,800 miles

Exhaust brackets damaged in the middle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 100,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust brackets damaged in the middle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 94,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TOE ADJUSTER BOLT HAS INCORRECT NUT FITTED

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,603 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 22 Dec 2019 87,547 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2019 87,545 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2019 85,906 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front side light works intermitantly

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective 2 x front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,967 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to testing

wipers not operating correctly on one touch quick wipe

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jan 2014 64,998 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,068 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,598 miles

front discs worn

Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

ns rear tyre cracked

os rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,302 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,303 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,028 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 21 Feb 2008 18,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XVK is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

BN05 XVK is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is BN05 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XVK shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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