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AU54 OLG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion front bed has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under tray fitted unable to test certain items

Fail 20 Jan 2018 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge slick (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge slick (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion front bed has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under tray fitted unable to test certain items

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe is corroded (7.2.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror is taped but is secure (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 82,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe is corroded (7.2.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror is taped but is secure (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,589 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,591 miles

rear brake discs,worn-scored.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs,worn-scored.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,926 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 33,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 33,431 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2009 27,225 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 20,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,461 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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AU54 OLG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AU54 OLG, 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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AU54 OLG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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