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AU05 TDO

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,190 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,766 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,763 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)

boot latch noisey

nearside inner cv joint boot weeping grease

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,736 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

boot latch noisey

nearside inner cv joint boot weeping grease

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,346 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 TDO is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

AU05 TDO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AU05 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 TDO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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