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AU05 UOY

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,262 mi
Last recorded141,262 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,262 miles

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 141,220 miles

coil spring broken Off side front (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 131,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 121,558 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 121,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,538 miles

n/s/f suspension arm (rear) bush slightly worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 109,515 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 108,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 101,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 May 2011 93,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 93,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 86,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 77,643 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn

Pass 20 May 2008 69,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 69,316 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 69,311 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 67,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,564 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 UOY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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