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BN55 UOR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer corroeded

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer corroeded

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,858 miles

bonnet lock brokem but can be opened with screw driver

exhaust centre baffle partial seperation of casing

ns sill damage

os number plate inop

osr anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

rear trailing arm bushes partial seperation

slight knocking noise heard in steering column / rack advise further investigation needed

Fail 22 Mar 2021 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet lock brokem but can be opened with screw driver

exhaust centre baffle partial seperation of casing

ns sill damage

os number plate inop

osr anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

rear trailing arm bushes partial seperation

slight knocking noise heard in steering column / rack advise further investigation needed

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,099 miles

back box outer casing seperated

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

os number plate lamp inop

Fail 26 Feb 2020 94,099 miles

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

Hand operated control valve connection loose wont open bonnet (1.1.5 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box outer casing seperated

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

os number plate lamp inop

Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,260 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

advice exhaust rear section corroded but not blowing

advice under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,879 miles

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

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

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

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

engine noise

offside headlamp screw missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,204 miles

advise rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,227 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking 205 55r16

o/s/r sill damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,034 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,148 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 UOR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UOR, 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 UOR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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