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AO55 HKM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,255 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 106,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,279 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 101,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,166 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 92,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,650 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 84,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,177 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,813 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,454 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,035 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,295 miles

Both front tyres under 3mm

Rear exhaust hanger rusted off

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,786 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,984 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,984 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,391 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully inspect front underside [undershield fitted]

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,108 miles

unable to fully inspect front underside [undershield fitted]

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,586 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 HKM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO55 HKM, 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 HKM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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