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AE55 MBO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,276 mi
Last recorded144,276 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 MBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,276 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,843 miles

both rear tyres low and cracked

centre box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 123,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres low and cracked

centre box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 110,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,378 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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AE55 MBO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE55 MBO, 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 AE55 MBO registered?

AE55 MBO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AE55 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 MBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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