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AO55 KGJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 102,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear brakes very noisey. brake service required

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded at rear of vehicle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top engine cover insecure. wrong one for vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2019 102,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket snapped off near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket rubber not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear brakes very noisey. brake service required

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded at rear of vehicle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top engine cover insecure. wrong one for vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (Inner Face's) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,106 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,930 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,231 miles

front tyres -inner edges worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,838 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,450 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,061 miles

rear wiper blade and arm missing front tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2008 21,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear wiper blade and arm missing front tyres feathering on inner edges

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 KGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KGJ, 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 KGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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