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AU05 VCA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,532 miles

1. N/S/F door mirror cover missing, has been temporarily fixed with gaffa tape. Need to put new cover urgently.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 55,532 miles

1. N/S/F door mirror cover missing, has been temporarily fixed with gaffa tape. Need to put new cover urgently.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,100 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 49,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,981 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,109 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 VCA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 VCA registered?

AU05 VCA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AU05 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 VCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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