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AO55 KBU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s entire outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear entire suspension & coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear under body has surface rust

Fail 1 Sep 2018 112,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear under body has surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under-body corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,533 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,889 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,889 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,769 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,787 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 KBU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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