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BN55 XES

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,313 mi
Last recorded67,313 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,313 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 67,288 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 61,129 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,591 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,312 miles

Two front inner edge tyres worn - 205/55R15

Fail 23 Apr 2018 45,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Two front inner edge tyres worn - 205/55R15

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,917 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 37,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,549 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 21,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,674 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,305 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 XES is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XES, 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 XES is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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