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BN55 VLR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,307 miles

Both front wings badly corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,065 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill at front

front discs scored on inner face

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension lower arms corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 106,134 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,326 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,326 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2013 85,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,705 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,692 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 55,692 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,283 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 VLR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

BN55 VLR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 VLR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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