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BN05 XXC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,171 mi
Last recorded139,171 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 139,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,621 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front both sides unable to measure brake pads. both sides

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

general underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,425 miles

subframes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,305 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,800 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,423 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,423 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 883,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,617 miles

nearside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak on offside front driveshaft

Fail 8 Apr 2010 80,613 miles

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

nearside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak on offside front driveshaft

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,694 miles

near side rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,411 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 45,407 miles

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

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)

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 XXC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

BN05 XXC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BN05 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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