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AU05 VKN

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,432 mi
Last recorded115,432 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 115,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,564 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front o/s, and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside driveshaft bearing noisey

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber split

temp repair o/s mirror

Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 15 Mar 2022 102,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,692 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside drive shaft support bearing noisey

Fail 23 Mar 2021 98,692 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside drive shaft support bearing noisey

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 95,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 92,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside driveshaft relay bearing noisey

Offside wiper blade

Fail 23 Mar 2019 92,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside driveshaft relay bearing noisey

Offside wiper blade

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,406 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 89,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,757 miles

Engine oil on min

Front both wheel inner rims damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn low and unevenly inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,522 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Different size tyres front/rear axles

Motif removed from rear view mirror.

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

Slight uneveness both rear tyre inner edges.

o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,522 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Different size tyres front/rear axles

Motif removed from rear view mirror.

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight uneveness both rear tyre inner edges.

o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,954 miles

Different size tyres on front and rear axles.

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,165 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,415 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking fluid.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,108 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2009 20,431 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 11,917 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,917 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 VKN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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