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BN55 RCF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

160,142 mi
Last recorded160,142 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 RCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 160,142 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 151,713 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2019 142,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,415 miles

power steering bit rough

Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 129,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 121,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 117,460 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 107,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 72,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,776 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 RCF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RCF, 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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What year was BN55 RCF registered?

BN55 RCF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BN55 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 RCF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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