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AO55 TWL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,805 mi
Last recorded120,805 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box exhaust hanger broken due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil With weak operation. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front brake effort slightly lower than OSF.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil With weak operation. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from multiple areas, not dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 116,735 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,728 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 109,412 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to metal (3.5.1g)

excessive oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and narrow banding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

coolant level under the minimum

osr tyre perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

coolant level under the minimum

osr tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to the legal limit

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 86,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,029 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,611 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 57,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,655 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,384 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 TWL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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