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BN55 UWA

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

mirror covers missing

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,781 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

mirror covers missing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 895,601 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 895,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,987 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,175 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 39,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,057 miles

cuts and scuff marks offside and nearside outer rear tyre walls

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,555 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 22,555 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UWA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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