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AU05 TMY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,062 mi
Last recorded143,062 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 143,062 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 134,162 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 134,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,889 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 130,889 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 120,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 108,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,850 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 89,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,458 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 TMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

AU05 TMY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AU05 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 TMY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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