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AO55 WDV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,909 mi
Last recorded84,909 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 84,909 miles

N/S AND O/S Outer sills becoming corroded

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

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

Off side front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,992 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,396 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 82,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,271 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

rear suspension becoming corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 81,263 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both outer sills becoming corroded

rear suspension becoming corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

rear subframe/suspension components generally corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,160 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

rear subframe/suspension components generally corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,053 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

2/ front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,010 miles

both outer sills becoming corroded

both rear lower wishbones becoming corroded

n/s and o/s front inner wishbone mounting bushes becoming perished

Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sills becoming corroded

both rear lower wishbones becoming corroded

n/s and o/s front inner wishbone mounting bushes becoming perished

Pass 17 May 2017 70,341 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

2. Both outer sills becoming corroded at front.

3. Nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms becoming corroded.

Fail 17 May 2017 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1. Front brake pads wearing low.

2. Both outer sills becoming corroded at front.

3. Nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms becoming corroded.

Pass 19 May 2016 66,478 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge and becoming perished

o/s rear tyre near legal limits

Fail 19 May 2016 66,478 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge and becoming perished

o/s rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 19 May 2015 62,693 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 62,693 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 21 May 2014 59,510 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 21 May 2013 55,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,301 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,575 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 WDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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