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AO55 VNN

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,804 mi
Last recorded115,804 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,804 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 115,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,174 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre punctured and has been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre punctured and has been run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,240 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,224 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 79,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,860 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 2.5mm in places

Advise suspension coil springs corroded in places

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to judder

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,425 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,722 miles

Advise both front tyres cracked around circumference of tread

Advise stonechips to middle and bottom of windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,720 miles

Front washer jeats require ajustment

Nearside rear tyre getting low and sidewall perished 205/55/16V

Offside rear tyre perished inbetween tred 205/55/16V

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 VNN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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