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AO55 VSN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,644 mi
Last recorded139,644 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 139,644 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 139,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 132,484 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust hanger/bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 30 Jul 2018 122,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

bonnet very difficult to open

rear exhaust silencer broken

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet very difficult to open

rear exhaust silencer broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,606 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,023 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,617 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,474 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,000 miles

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

both front tyres outer side walls worn

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 VSN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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