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A17 OWA

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,705 mi
Last recorded186,705 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 186,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 184,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 183,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 179,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 179,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 171,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2019 156,241 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 134,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 126,581 miles

Front Metal brake pipes starting to corode.

N/S/F tyre out of shape on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre close to Legal Limit on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 126,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Metal brake pipes starting to corode.

N/S/F tyre out of shape on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre close to Legal Limit on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,719 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 103,711 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,387 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,151 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,442 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,111 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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A17 OWA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A17 OWA, 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 A17 OWA registered?

A17 OWA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is A17 OWA safe to buy?

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