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AU05 SYV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,898 mi
Last recorded122,898 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,898 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 122,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,290 miles

Front Brake discs corroding

Front Exhaust hanger brackets broken off STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Steering rack appears damp

Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake discs corroding

Front Exhaust hanger brackets broken off STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Steering rack appears damp

Pass 28 Jul 2017 101,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust heat shield at rear slightly insecure

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Jul 2016 95,882 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on inner shoulder

centre exhaust heat shield at rear slightly insecure

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 82,362 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2015 82,362 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,130 miles

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,381 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,850 miles

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,133 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)

rear bumper split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,311 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 SYV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

AU05 SYV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AU05 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 SYV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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