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AO55 USH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 USH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,682 miles

engine covers fitted.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,754 miles

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

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)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,219 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Dec 2013 94,219 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,554 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 86,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 79,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front inner disc faces corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner disc faces corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,533 miles

Engine management light on

NSF engine undertray broken

Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,086 miles

offside front tyre 3mm only

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 USH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 USH, 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 USH registered?

AO55 USH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is AO55 USH safe to buy?

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