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AO55 USZ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,461 mi
Last recorded71,461 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 USZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 71,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,114 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 70,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,664 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,799 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 66,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,988 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,027 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,708 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 59,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,867 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,557 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 USZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

AO55 USZ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is AO55 USZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 USZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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