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AO55 TZG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,927 mi
Last recorded157,927 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 157,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 123,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate light dim

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate light dim

Park brake required effort only just met

Fail 23 Oct 2017 120,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate light dim

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate light dim

Park brake required effort only just met

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching wear limit aprox 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tire has cuts in its surface but no cords visible

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

Nearside Rear tire has cut in its surface looks very deep but no cords visible

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

Offside Front tire wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 112,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dirty (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching wear limit aprox 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tire has cuts in its surface but no cords visible

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

Nearside Rear tire has cut in its surface looks very deep but no cords visible

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

Offside Front tire wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,659 miles

Both number plate bulbs dim

Front Both lower suspension wishbone rear bearings perished

Offside Rear Tyre nail in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,659 miles

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

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

Both number plate bulbs dim

Front Both lower suspension wishbone rear bearings perished

Offside Rear Tyre nail in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,732 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.0mm and bald on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2014 95,732 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2.0mm and bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,953 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 85,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer box corroding through outer skin but not excessive or blowing at this time

n/s/r tyre is split but no cords visible at this time

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,556 miles

Belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,701 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped and close to legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,423 miles

bellypan fitted

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre all wearing on inner edges and are devoide of tread but still meet all pass criteria.Advise replacing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,995 miles

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

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

puncture repair in n/s/r tyre

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 TZG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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