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AO55 KBV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,685 mi
Last recorded170,685 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 170,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in side wall but no cord showing

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 160,547 miles

glow plug warning light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 152,151 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 146,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 145,266 miles

Very slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 145,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2013 139,362 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 139,331 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,102 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 84,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,371 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 KBV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

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

Is AO55 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 KBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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