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BN55 ZBV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,879 mi
Last recorded87,879 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 87,879 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 87,879 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 83,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,662 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,415 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,192 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,009 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge + on 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge + on 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,833 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 ZBV 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 73.3%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

BN55 ZBV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 ZBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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