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BN55 OEL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,688 mi
Last recorded156,688 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2018 156,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on dash

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2017 152,909 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 152,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 146,626 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 134,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,529 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 111,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 108,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 97,972 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild adrift

Pass 19 May 2011 92,317 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 86,945 miles

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

both inner cv gaiters leaking grease

particulate filter collapsed and rattleing

Pass 20 May 2009 83,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,545 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 OEL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN55 OEL, 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 OEL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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