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AU05 OPT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet will not open

underseal applied to underbody and brake lines

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,066 miles

All metal brake pipes have corrosion on surface

Both front seats dont tilt

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyer worn inner edge and perished inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2023 94,066 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested Not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All metal brake pipes have corrosion on surface

Both front seats dont tilt

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyer worn inner edge and perished inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,165 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 83,165 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 69,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 48,937 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,119 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 47,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,957 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wornon inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,987 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on edges 195-60-15

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,877 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 35,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

long travel on parking brake

Pass 6 May 2011 32,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,477 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 19,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 13,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,268 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 OPT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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