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AU05 OOW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,778 mi
Last recorded137,778 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 137,778 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 137,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 127,841 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 98,420 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,932 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm

reverse light inop ?

Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,141 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall lightly perished

steering creak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,696 miles

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

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

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

dent in o/s sill

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

Fail 29 Jan 2008 20,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

dent in o/s sill

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

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 OOW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU05 OOW, 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 OOW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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