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AO55 VNR

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,133 mi
Last recorded112,133 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,133 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hubcaps fitted retainers no cheacked

vireos oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2016 112,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hubcaps fitted retainers no cheacked

o/s/r tyre perishing worn on inner edge

vireos oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,214 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts[movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 101,214 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts[movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,492 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,326 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 44,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,391 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 VNR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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