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AO55 KCV

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,510 mi
Last recorded89,510 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,510 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 77,988 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,739 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 60,219 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,346 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 54,948 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 54,639 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,965 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,719 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,311 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 30,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,641 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,994 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,531 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 KCV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

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

Is AO55 KCV safe to buy?

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