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AU05 MWN

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,682 mi
Last recorded174,682 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 MWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 174,682 miles

Nearside Rear Heat tray insecure but not likely to be dislodged

Pass 24 Jan 2023 163,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 153,394 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,505 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 135,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,345 miles

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

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2018 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,797 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

wipers smear screen slightly

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak from engine ()

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,196 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,469 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to off side front door mirror

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Fail 30 Mar 2011 31,048 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

tyre size 205/55r16 91 v michelins

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,547 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,900 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 MWN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MWN, 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 AU05 MWN registered?

AU05 MWN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AU05 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 MWN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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