MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Reversing lamp not working
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Reversing lamp not working
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished ()
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished ()
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes squeaking
both rear tyres worn to 2.0mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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AU05 OPB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OPB, 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 OPB is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2005.
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