MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,098 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing also corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing also corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shields insecure
front and rear subframes correded
nearside and offside front lower wings rusted
very slight cracking nearside rear tyre
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shields insecure
front and rear subframes correded
nearside and offside front lower wings rusted
very slight cracking nearside rear tyre
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front wings,lower edges have corrosion,not likely to become detached or cause injury.
underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded[surface rust]
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front wings,lower edges have corrosion,not likely to become detached or cause injury.
underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded[surface rust]
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both front wings - lower edges have excessive corrosion. Not likely to become detached or to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seat belts. ()
Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded.
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both front wings - lower edges have excessive corrosion. Not likely to become detached or to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seat belts. ()
Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Wing panel, has corrosion/a drift at bottom edge.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre, inner edge 2mm.
Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded/have surface corrosion.
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension has surface corrosion.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.
Rear suspension has surface corrosion.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AO55 SOU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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