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BN55 VGY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,573 mi
Last recorded149,573 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,573 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet difficult to open

engine management light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2018 141,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet difficult to open

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2017 135,263 miles

Central Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres beginning to wear on inside shoulders

Fail 1 Mar 2017 135,263 miles

Central Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres beginning to wear on inside shoulders

Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,495 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 131,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,638 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 123,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,866 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,955 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and os rear tyres wearing low

some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 6 Feb 2012 106,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear to both front brake discs

Fail 25 Jan 2011 96,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 85,490 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 85,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,277 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 VGY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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