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BN55 VHE

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,579 mi
Last recorded153,579 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2022 153,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge [ tread condition 4mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer outer skin

Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,227 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear silencer outer skin

Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 138,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,346 miles

rear tyres down to twi advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,258 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,302 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 VHE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

BN55 VHE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VHE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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