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BN05 YXZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 104,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,671 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,671 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,640 miles

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre slight deformation on inner shoulder

Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre slight deformation on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,955 miles

Front BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,943 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,067 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,644 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,606 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,594 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,122 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

BN05 YXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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