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AR05 OPR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 OPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,922 miles

Exhaust shield not fully secure

Front wiper smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2019 105,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 101,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,033 miles

Near side front tyre getting low

Near side rear rear tyre perished

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

Off side rear tyre getting low

Off side rear tyre misshapen

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 78,110 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,636 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 69,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,148 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,508 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2012 60,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,415 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,797 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,797 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 37,684 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 37,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AR05 OPR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AR05 OPR, 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 AR05 OPR registered?

AR05 OPR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2005.

Is AR05 OPR safe to buy?

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