MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres starting to wear low
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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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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