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AO55 VRJ

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,176 mi
Last recorded124,176 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 124,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 113,403 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 105,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,830 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,383 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 73,383 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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 VRJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

AO55 VRJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AO55 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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