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BN55 RDV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 128,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 128,098 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres slightly perished

parking brake tight requirements just meet

Pass 23 Jul 2020 114,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,686 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

at least 1 metal mounting is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

exhaust heat shield insecure

lower gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

near side rear tyre perished/shows splits

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

off side rear tyre perished/shows splits

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,170 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 96,170 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,906 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,936 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 73,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,888 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,328 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight roughness when rotated

coolant low

front discs worn and pitted inner face

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,640 miles

EML flashing

Front discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,784 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,824 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,918 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 RDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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