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BN55 ZGV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

116,292 mi
Last recorded116,292 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 116,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,740 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion on braking components

corrosion suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2025 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 115,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Wind corroded lower part

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

Offside Front Wing corroded lower part

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,436 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 114,436 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,465 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure

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

Rear rear wiper blade split

rust holes in nsf and osf wings

Fail 14 Sep 2020 113,435 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure

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

Rear rear wiper blade split

rust holes in nsf and osf wings

Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 111,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,475 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,948 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 104,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside + nearside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 97,180 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,356 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both boot struts faulty

front brake discs lippped

Fail 22 Aug 2011 70,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both boot struts faulty

front brake discs lippped

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,184 miles

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

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

drivers side mirror glass damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,184 miles

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

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

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

drivers side mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,328 miles

drivers mirror slightly damaged, but can still see through it.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZGV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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