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AU05 SYO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,743 mi
Last recorded168,743 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 168,743 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 151,191 miles

Coolant leak At reservoir ()

Engine management lamp on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 151,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak At reservoir ()

Engine management lamp on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,232 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 129,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose,rattling

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,826 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,826 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 114,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR tyre stepped and perishing.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 114,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre stepped and perishing.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 103,629 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 103,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,465 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 92,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,503 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)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 75,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,967 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)

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 SYO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SYO, 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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What year was AU05 SYO registered?

AU05 SYO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AU05 SYO safe to buy?

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