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AO55 XYR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,258 mi
Last recorded114,258 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 114,258 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,470 miles

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 20 May 2017 95,296 miles

EML

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,219 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2016 88,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,756 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,076 miles

both rear suspension coil springs are partially hidden due to the suspension arrangement

both windowscreen wiper blades are worn

front bumper and nearside door mirror are heavily damaged

minor stonechip damage to windowscreen

nearside front wheel rim is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 18 Jan 2011 37,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear suspension coil springs are partially hidden due to the suspension arrangement

both windowscreen wiper blades are worn

front bumper is heavily damaged

minor stonechip damage to windowscreen

nearside front wheel rim is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,572 miles

bodywork damage to nearside front of the vehicle. Bumper is also loose in that corner but there are currently no sharp edges

engine oil level is currently at the minimum mark

front brake pads appear low

nearside door mirror is damaged but there is currently no sharp edges

nearside front tyre is worn on its outer edges and the outer wall has kerbing damage

nearside front tyre valve is hidden behind the wheel trim

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 22 Jan 2009 16,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

damage n/s/f

n/s/f door mirror outter caseing broken

Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,845 miles

damage n/s/f

n/s/f door mirror outter caseing broken

Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,305 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 16,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XYR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XYR, 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 XYR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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