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AO55 KEU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,398 mi
Last recorded109,398 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,198 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 95,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,690 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

coolent tanks empty

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,244 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,255 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 47,255 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,133 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 KEU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

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

Is AO55 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 KEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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