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AO55 VZV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,925 mi
Last recorded50,925 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,496 miles

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

centre exhaust system corroded..

front lower susupension arms, rear bushes deteriorating..

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

front lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating..

o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner edge of tread.

rear tyres have perished/cracks around tread and sidewalls.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 41,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating..

o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner edge of tread.

rear tyres have perished/cracks around tread and sidewalls.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 38,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,421 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,421 miles

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,980 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 VZV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

AO55 VZV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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