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AO55 ELV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,267 mi
Last recorded76,267 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,267 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,892 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,595 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,843 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,235 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,206 miles

Advise front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,656 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,607 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 ELV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ELV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 ELV registered?

AO55 ELV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AO55 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 ELV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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