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AO55 TXP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 140,040 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting in offside rear outer sill

Fail 12 Mar 2018 140,040 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting in offside rear outer sill

Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,192 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 137,192 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,922 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 126,292 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,182 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 113,182 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,166 miles

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)

center section deteriated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,021 miles

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,384 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 TXP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

AO55 TXP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is AO55 TXP safe to buy?

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