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BN55 VLG

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,071 mi
Last recorded110,071 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 107,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns and os (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,184 miles

nearside front outer tyre worn

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,837 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,118 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,201 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 87,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 77,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,342 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 75,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VLG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

BN55 VLG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BN55 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VLG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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