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AU05 UOR

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

223,086 mi
Last recorded223,086 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 223,086 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 217,753 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 217,753 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 211,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 206,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 201,467 miles

play in offside and nearside steering rack

rear brake discs pitted and corroded but not effecting performance

Pass 29 Dec 2020 194,288 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 187,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 178,781 miles

centre exhaust box and rear box rusty and very corroded but not holed or leaking fumes

Pass 4 Jan 2018 168,216 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 157,719 miles

exhaust rusted and corroded but not holed

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,923 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inside of discs

exhaust system corroded but not holed

front brake discs corroded on inside of discs

rear brake pads low on wear

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,623 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX AND REAR BOX BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON THE INSIDE OF DISC BUT NOT EFFECTING BRAKE PERFORMANCE

Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,040 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 109,982 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,771 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition(corroded and lipped)

rear discs worn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 92,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition(corroded and lipped)

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,469 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,993 miles

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

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 UOR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UOR, 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 UOR registered?

AU05 UOR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AU05 UOR safe to buy?

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