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AO55 WVB

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,208 mi
Last recorded134,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,208 miles

Offside Outer Sill showing corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,690 miles

Slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 130,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre well worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Roughness in wheel bearing but not considered excessive

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 127,538 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre well worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Roughness in wheel bearing but not considered excessive

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,744 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 120,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 120,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 90,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,126 miles

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

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

tailgate release u/s

Fail 3 Nov 2009 70,126 miles

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

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

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

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

front no.plate cracked and slighty loose

tailgate release u/s

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,956 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WVB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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