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AU05 VCM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,417 mi
Last recorded64,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,415 miles

Both front lower wings corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,255 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,386 miles

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

Front wings near sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 51,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wings near sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,834 miles

Advise both front outer sills corroded slightly

Advise both front suspension arm bushes split slightly

Advise chip/crack in screen

Advise nearside front fog light glass cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,111 miles

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

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

n/s front fog lamp cracked

screen chipped

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,494 miles

Advise chip/crack in screen

Advise front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,880 miles

screen chipped

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,887 miles

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s front fog lamp

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,560 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,661 miles

Noise from steering rack inner ball joints or top strut mountings

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,013 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 VCM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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