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BN05 YYM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,972 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 70,972 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,469 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,909 miles

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 YYM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

BN05 YYM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BN05 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YYM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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