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AO55 HWD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,721 mi
Last recorded116,721 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 116,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 111,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Sills corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 105,603 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 105,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 99,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 93,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,993 miles

nearside and offside front wings corroded on rear mounting/ fixing points

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,283 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front wing corroded at bottom ( sill end)

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,073 miles

front brake pads starting to become low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,031 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2018 76,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,337 miles

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy. (on mot limit )

Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy. (on mot limit )

Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.5mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,612 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2.5mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,975 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,742 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,050 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)

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 HWD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

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

Is AO55 HWD safe to buy?

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