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BN05 YZH

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,755 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 63,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres in very poor condition, cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,132 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn very badly on inner edge 205/55/16

Fail 9 Oct 2024 62,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn very badly on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 60,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,471 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 58,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,242 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 57,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,999 miles

coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn and screw in tread cannot repair 205/55/16

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,424 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 52,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,850 miles

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

Offside oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,312 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

recommend tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 3 May 2013 37,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,737 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking badly on sidewalls

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,236 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

side walls cracking all tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,199 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 YZH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

BN05 YZH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 YZH safe to buy?

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