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AO55 URU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,333 mi
Last recorded183,333 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 URU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 183,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 169,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 163,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 154,456 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 154,456 miles

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

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 12 Aug 2011 146,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 130,968 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,883 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 URU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 URU registered?

AO55 URU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is AO55 URU safe to buy?

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