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AU05 SZE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders and center tread cracking,should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush badly worn ,should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front shoulders badly worn, should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,945 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,681 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 108,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,780 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,769 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 85,023 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,859 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 55,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,907 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,907 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,999 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 SZE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

AU05 SZE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AU05 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 SZE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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