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AO55 MEU

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,456 mi
Last recorded108,456 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,827 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,011 miles

eml on

front number plate broken

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml on

front number plate broken

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside 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)

engine light on at time of test

nearside front tyre split accross tread

Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear seat belt catch worn

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,053 miles

accident damage to vehicle

drivers door latch broke

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

accident damage to vehicle

drivers door latch broke

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,150 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,248 miles

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

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)

engine oil low.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,162 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 MEU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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