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AO55 SOC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,936 mi
Last recorded91,936 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 SOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose front part of wing corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower damage to front and rear doors but no sharp edge,s.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 91,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on wing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose front part of wing corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower damage to front and rear doors but no sharp edge,s.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 78,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 78,055 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,778 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 61,778 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,530 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)

all tyre pressures low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,736 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,550 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm of tread on outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,905 miles

Nearside Rear 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 SOC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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