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AU05 SYZ

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,101 mi
Last recorded146,101 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 146,101 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2023 146,099 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 145,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 143,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,849 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 142,849 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to excess pedal travel (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 136,788 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 131,776 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 122,633 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre tread has cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2012 117,572 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 117,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 109,794 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 109,794 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,742 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,707 miles

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)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,455 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 SYZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

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