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AO55 HVD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,777 mi
Last recorded95,777 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,284 miles

1. Both front tyres near legal limits, worn on edges. 2. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at rear.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1. Both front tyres near legal limits, worn on edges. 2. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,203 miles

1. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,757 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,919 miles

n/s front tyre becoming worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,822 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,459 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,643 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)

failed 1st cat test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HVD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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