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AA04 MMM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,951 mi
Last recorded134,951 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 MMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 131,753 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 130,017 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,208 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,600 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 119,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,672 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 116,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,952 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,979 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 108,969 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,592 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 92,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 73,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,241 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 62,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 55,669 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 52,338 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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AA04 MMM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AA04 MMM, 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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AA04 MMM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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