MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
VERY NOISEY AUX BELT IDLER
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
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.
ALL ROAD SPRING QUITE RUSTY, BUT NOT YET SNAPPED.
front no plate poor condition
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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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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