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AO55 HUV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,914 mi
Last recorded74,914 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery light on

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 66,706 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 66,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,527 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body shell damaged/dented

Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (Cracked screen) (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body shell damaged/dented

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

fuel cap is a flexicap plus replacement

Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,326 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rfear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,138 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear wiper u-s

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,145 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,145 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,827 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,419 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,419 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,973 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HUV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HUV, 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 AO55 HUV registered?

AO55 HUV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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