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AO55 KPL

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

O/S and N/S front lower wings corroded and holed (not structural)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 110,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

O/S and N/S front lower wings corroded and holed (not structural)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

O/S and N/S front lower wings corroded and holed (not structural)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 102,024 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

O/S and N/S front lower wings corroded and holed (not structural)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front lower wings corroded and holed {not structural}

Fail 22 May 2019 93,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated abs/drum (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking around tread and walls, unable to see ply/cords. Advise to replace asap 205/55/16

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front lower wings corroded and holed {not structural}

Pass 25 May 2018 86,528 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing showing signs of roughness but not excessive yet, advise to replace asap

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread 205/55/16

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2018 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tread.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing showing signs of roughness but not excessive yet, advise to replace asap

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread 205/55/16

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 80,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls 205/55/16

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

offside and nearside front lower wings corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 76,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Offside Rear tyre perishing around tread and walls 205/55/16

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 71,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 67,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2013 62,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 62,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 59,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyres showing signs of wear. 205/55/16

Pass 16 May 2011 57,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded.

front brakes 15% imbalance

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,725 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,576 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,736 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,569 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 36,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 KPL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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