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AU05 SYH

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,270 mi
Last recorded111,270 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,270 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has some wear to inner shoulder

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

Offside front tyre has heavy wear to inner shoulder

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,713 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated/worn

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated/worn

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,605 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

exhaust system in poor condition

front discs lipped pads low

stone chips to screen

wipers poor

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,245 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,810 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,866 miles

all tyres slight cracking in treads

drivers wiper is noisy

nail in osr tyre

rear reg plate is very slightly faded

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 SYH 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 69.2%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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