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AU05 LWY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,345 mi
Last recorded115,345 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 115,345 miles

All Rear Suspension Setup Corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & Upper Dust Cover Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Connection going over fuel tank.. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Sills Corroded & Covers Fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,875 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/inner sills x2 corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,678 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,674 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,036 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting broken away behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,246 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2018 91,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,057 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges and starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to wear uneven on inner edges and starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,057 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges and starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to wear uneven on inner edges and starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,863 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,132 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)

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

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

all tyres are perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,763 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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AU05 LWY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AU05 LWY, 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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AU05 LWY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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