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AO55 OHW

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,570 mi
Last recorded95,570 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 95,570 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,725 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,316 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,316 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,022 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre is on 3 mm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,050 miles

front pads wearing low...

wipers weak...

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,416 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,856 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 OHW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black 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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

AO55 OHW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is AO55 OHW safe to buy?

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