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AU05 UPL

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,787 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,565 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 96,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,205 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,057 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,070 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,777 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 81,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,231 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 77,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,444 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 57,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,617 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre started to crack

Pass 26 May 2010 51,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,095 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 UPL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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