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BN55 XFF

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,209 mi
Last recorded134,209 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,209 miles

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from cam-cover breather pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low off the chart (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from cam-cover breather pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 114,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split at inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 110,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 110,459 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (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))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 30 May 2018 110,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

low performance both parking brakes

ns rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,984 miles

parking brake efficiency close to limit 17%

Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,358 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 101,358 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,843 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,237 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 91,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

eml on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,730 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing very slightly noisy when rotated at time of test does not feel rough

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,685 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing very slightly noisy when rotated at time of test does not feel rough

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,304 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,663 miles

BOTH NSR AND OSR HAND BRAKE CABLES CORRODING

NSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,563 miles

O/S/R Lower suspension link arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R Lower suspension link arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

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 XFF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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