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A140 FVO

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 FVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,606 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 113,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,715 miles

General underbody corroded

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 104,715 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody corroded

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,741 miles

General underbody corroded

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 95,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corroded

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 86,104 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,570 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,867 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,931 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement moderate play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement moderate play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement moderate play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement moderate play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,970 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2015 41,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 35,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 30,912 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 26,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 26,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,261 miles

front screen washer pump weak pressure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,066 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 13,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 10,115 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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A140 FVO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black 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 A140 FVO, 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 A140 FVO registered?

A140 FVO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is A140 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A140 FVO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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