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BN55 VKX

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,499 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 120,381 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

BONNET DOES NOT OPEN

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 116,340 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 101,079 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 101,079 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,710 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 98,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,065 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,065 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

park brake lever release button damaged,but able to apply and release

Fail 12 Sep 2014 85,925 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

park brake lever release button damaged,but able to apply and release

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,690 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,475 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,309 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 68,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,385 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 56,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,201 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,586 miles

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

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 VKX is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

BN55 VKX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BN55 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VKX shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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