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AU05 UOS

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,722 mi
Last recorded148,722 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 148,722 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outer weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose bronen

Fail 18 May 2026 148,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outer weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose bronen

Pass 28 Apr 2025 134,018 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 134,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 129,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened 2 bolts welded to the end ??? (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023
Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 124,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 106,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 89,429 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin centre of tread

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2019 89,400 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing thin centre of tread

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,140 miles

1/ both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,048 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet to check under bonnet (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,471 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,356 miles

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

Front 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside & Nearside rear tyres have cracking to tread base

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,730 miles

Rear wiper split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,809 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,182 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 25,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,058 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 UOS is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UOS, 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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AU05 UOS is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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