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AU05 VLB

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,664 mi
Last recorded126,664 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 126,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 122,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,259 miles

Bothside front Wing corroded

Exhaust Heat shield slight insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Benefit given to presenter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 117,259 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bothside front Wing corroded

Exhaust Heat shield slight insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Benefit given to presenter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,957 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 96,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,086 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,488 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,934 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,365 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,721 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

aircon condensor visual dye leak

brake discs lightly scored/lipped

mil light illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,852 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

engine management light on

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,473 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid between min and max

engine management light on

front pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,792 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level between min and max

o/s/f tyre on3/4mm

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,488 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut to outer wall

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 VLB is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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