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AO55 TWZ

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,267 mi
Last recorded144,267 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 144,267 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 137,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 136,888 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 123,390 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,010 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,024 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 94,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,582 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,631 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,165 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 TWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

AO55 TWZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 TWZ safe to buy?

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