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BN55 LFM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,683 mi
Last recorded130,683 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 130,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 130,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 127,942 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 127,942 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,359 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mounting missing , the exhaust is still supported ok

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Hub area (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 120,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust tail pipe mounting missing , the exhaust is still supported ok

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Hub area (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,673 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mounting missing but the exhaust is still supported by the other mountings

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,281 miles

Front pads are getting low

Rear exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken exhaust is still secure & heat shield is loose

Fail 16 Feb 2016 99,281 miles

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

Front pads are getting low

Rear exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken exhaust is still secure & heat shield is loose

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,292 miles

exhaust mounting broken , exhaust is still supported fine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,114 miles

exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken the exhaust is still supported ok

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,105 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken the exhaust is still supported ok

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,020 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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BN55 LFM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN55 LFM, 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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BN55 LFM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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