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BN55 XFB

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,387 mi
Last recorded179,387 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 179,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 172,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 161,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 151,457 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/fender (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 151,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/fender (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 143,117 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 141,213 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake lever tight

Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,697 miles

Coolant level low

Front Inner tie rods have play at inner ball joint

Offside Front Brake binding causing uneven brake pad wear

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 19 Jan 2018 132,697 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Bolts missing (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Inner tie rods have play at inner ball joint

Offside Front Brake binding causing uneven brake pad wear

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 126,769 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,020 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,996 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre underinflated.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,283 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 112,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,821 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,819 miles

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 24 Aug 2009 50,877 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,495 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 36,495 miles

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

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 XFB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

BN55 XFB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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