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AU05 VCN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,015 mi
Last recorded57,015 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

one bulb out in rear high level brake light

under vehicle very rusty in places

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

one bulb out in rear high level brake light

under vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,867 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear tyre depths getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,962 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,418 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,767 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,659 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,964 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 7,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,512 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 VCN 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 87.5%.

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

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