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BN55 VLZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,400 miles

Exhaust bracket broken/missing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak noted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn £25.49+VAT + fitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 £49+VAT / £58.80inc Debica (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket broken/missing

Exhaust heat shield lose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak noted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,824 miles

Coolant leak heater matrix ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure centre box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 97,823 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak heater matrix ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure centre box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,579 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted

oil stains to gearbox

slice in steering wheel airbag

slight smear from both front wiperblades

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

alternator belt deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2012 73,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,783 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,804 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 VLZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

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

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