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BN55 VDO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,815 mi
Last recorded142,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 142,815 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,348 miles

Rear exhaust bent and fowling on fuel tank

Fail 3 Feb 2021 124,348 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury upper and lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bent and fowling on fuel tank

Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,685 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,685 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,733 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2017 106,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 106,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 99,397 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 99,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,612 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,341 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,747 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,332 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,723 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 VDO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

BN55 VDO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VDO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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