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BN55 VHO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,893 mi
Last recorded87,893 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,573 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 81,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 71,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,603 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,823 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 58,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,130 miles

exhaust corroded

frontr lower arm bushes cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,088 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,800 miles

bonnet latch seizing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,448 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 18,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,729 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 VHO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 VHO registered?

BN55 VHO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is BN55 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VHO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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