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AU05 VCD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,656 mi
Last recorded146,656 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,656 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 146,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2020 128,995 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre perished / cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished / cracking

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,070 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre heat shield loose

lower wishbone rear bushes very poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,425 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to perish in tread

Offside Front tyre beginning to perish in tread

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Oct 2016 92,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre beginning to perish in tread

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre beginning to perish in tread

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,630 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,224 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,342 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2012 50,811 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 40,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,871 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,315 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 VCD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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