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AU05 OPH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

223,823 mi
Last recorded223,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OPH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 223,823 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

some surface rust all under car

Fail 28 Oct 2023 223,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 216,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 216,338 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2021 199,042 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 199,042 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 189,239 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 174,270 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VERY NOISEY AUX BELT IDLER

Pass 10 Oct 2018 156,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM MANIFOLD/FLEXI AREA. RECOMMEND ATTN. ALSO MISSING HEAT SHIELD. (6.1.2 (a))

VERY RUSTY FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS, NOT YET SNAPPED

Pass 11 Oct 2017 138,136 miles

1. some signs of coolant seepage around radiator hose/fins?

2. Both front road springs are very rusty but not yet snapped. rec waxoyl?

3. Front brake discs quite scored/worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,620 miles

ALL ROAD SPRING QUITE RUSTY, BUT NOT YET SNAPPED.

front no plate poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ALL ROAD SPRING QUITE RUSTY, BUT NOT YET SNAPPED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT. RECOMMEND RENEWAL 195 60 15

STRONGLY RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF METAL BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL TANK STRAPS.

front no plate poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,467 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 64,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,116 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,161 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,799 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 OPH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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