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BN55 VHZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,385 mi
Last recorded148,385 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 148,385 miles

both front wings heavily corroded

both rear tyres age cracking and have cuts

front and rear number plates cracked

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 136,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,231 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

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

Reverse lights inop

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 115,137 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system corroded

Auxillary drive belt worn

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Reverse lights inop

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 108,242 miles

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin poor condition

front brake discs slightly corroded

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split

nearside handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,735 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,735 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 89,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,788 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 76,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,211 miles

2x rear tie bars worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,245 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 VHZ 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 66.7%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

BN55 VHZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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