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AO55 CTZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 97,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,690 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 89,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,419 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 81,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,940 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,384 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 33,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,577 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,281 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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AO55 CTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 CTZ, 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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AO55 CTZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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