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BN55 VHG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,834 mi
Last recorded122,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,834 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 122,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 115,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front rim damage

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,585 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jul 2014 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2013 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 104,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,357 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 77,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,650 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 59,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 VHG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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