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BN55 UVY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,507 mi
Last recorded139,507 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 139,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 133,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,597 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 122,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,917 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front top mounts noisy

tailgate damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,356 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 104,332 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,209 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn and perished

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

tailgate damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn and perished

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

engine oil below minimum

tailgate damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 89,871 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,513 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front strut top mounts noisey

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front strut top mounts noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2013 71,621 miles

front wiper blades are perishing

both front top mounts are slightly rough

both front bottom suspension arm bushes are perishing

nearside front drop link has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,621 miles

both front wiper blades are starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,437 miles

advise - front strut top mounts noisey

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,395 miles

advise - front strut top mounts noisey

Fail 7 Sep 2009 36,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise - front strut top mounts noisey

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,226 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 UVY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

BN55 UVY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is BN55 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 UVY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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