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BN05 YCV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,564 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 98,556 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,044 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,859 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,859 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,446 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteroirated/rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,023 miles

rear exhaust deteroirated/rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2013 61,827 miles

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

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

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

both front inner cv gaitors leaking

both front tyres slighty perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,827 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)

both front inner cv gaitors leaking

both front tyres slighty perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,253 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,241 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,838 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,838 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,589 miles

Rear wiper split

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 YCV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

BN05 YCV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BN05 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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