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BN55 XDC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,062 mi
Last recorded138,062 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 138,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 138,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 135,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 135,147 miles

Both Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 128,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,080 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs appear worn (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe flex deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust tail pipe mount bracket missing from pipe (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also bald on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs appear worn (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe flex deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,059 miles

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

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

engine air leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine air leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery charge lamp is on

Fail 17 Sep 2013 80,945 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery charge lamp is on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,159 miles

battery warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,542 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 41,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 4 Sep 2010 41,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,993 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 XDC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XDC, 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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BN55 XDC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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