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BN55 VHB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,239 mi
Last recorded149,239 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 149,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & rear all subframe (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 149,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven warped discs (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254018 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & rear all subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,208 miles

slight blue smoke on start up

surface corrosion to sills

Pass 23 Aug 2014 132,704 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 132,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 124,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2013 124,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,920 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 110,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 97,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

heat shield insecure

rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,376 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,021 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 62,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre JUST legal

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 VHB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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