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AO55 USC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,070 mi
Last recorded89,070 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,070 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2019 89,070 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended ** SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT ** (7.1.2 (c))

both rear coil springs are corroded

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,860 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rea\r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,571 miles

Handbrake performance weak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2012 49,024 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)

advise slightly uneven tyre wear

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,024 miles

advise slightly uneven tyre wear

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,844 miles

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

nearside rear brake grabs slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,844 miles

nearside rear brake grabs slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,204 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,142 miles

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

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

knock from steering rack area

nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,444 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 USC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

AO55 USC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is AO55 USC safe to buy?

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