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AO05 XZY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,426 mi
Last recorded117,426 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine has misfire

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Tailgate won't open. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded and all suspension bushes deteriorating.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,060 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,060 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 112,321 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 2 May 2017 112,318 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,916 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 85,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 85,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 76,723 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,537 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,412 miles

damage to the o/s/r

drivers wiperblade split

oil on minimum level

Pass 11 May 2011 57,677 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewalls damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 50,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,151 miles

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)

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

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

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

boot light n/w

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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AO05 XZY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO05 XZY, 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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AO05 XZY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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