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AU05 URG

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 URG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,320 miles

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

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

both near/side front and off/side rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both near/side front and off/side rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,085 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.engine runs lumpy at idle.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,526 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,375 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 May 2011 54,800 miles

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 4 May 2011 54,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,000 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 30,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/sf tyre 3.0 mm only

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,012 miles

n/sf tyre 3.0 mm only

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,821 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 URG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 URG, 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 URG registered?

AU05 URG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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