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AO55 VNT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,170 mi
Last recorded87,170 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 87,170 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front down pipe bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front wings have holes but not dangerous

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r sill corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

a number of suspension components corroded under vehicle

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,351 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut open (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken [1.5] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

a number of suspension components corroded under vehicle

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,978 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,978 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,152 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,341 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2011 32,444 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 32,440 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrossion on front brake discs & pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,148 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,529 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 VNT 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 VNT, 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 VNT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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