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AU05 NBL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 55,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,432 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)

sign of grease , n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors

Fail 4 Aug 2009 27,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

sign of grease , n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,466 miles

o/s/r seat belt twisted

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 NBL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

AU05 NBL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AU05 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 NBL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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