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AO55 VNJ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,501 mi
Last recorded129,501 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,501 miles

Exhaust rusty.

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 129,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rusty.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,406 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)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 124,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 116,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,614 miles

air freshener removed from mirror before start of test

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,277 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,815 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner + outer shoulder

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

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,816 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear no/plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,159 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,701 miles

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

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 VNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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