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AO55 ZGY

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,899 mi
Last recorded166,899 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 166,899 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering many prescribed areas.

Plastic trims shields and guards covering many prescribed areas.

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 166,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 153,589 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (3.7.B.3)

rear sub frame and many rear suspension components are very corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 153,588 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (3.7.B.3)

rear sub frame and many rear suspension components are very corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 30 May 2017 139,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 150--100 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (3.7.B.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,205 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear indicators fading

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 127,204 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear indicators fading

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 113,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2015 113,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,447 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 103,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 88,285 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 88,285 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,574 miles

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

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

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

top breather pipe loose

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,505 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Lower 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)

top breather pipe loose

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,732 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,854 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror has slight damage to casing.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 40,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 ZGY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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