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AU55 DTN

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,909 mi
Last recorded177,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 177,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 171,738 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

battery insecure

engine management light on

towbar electrical socket missing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 171,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

battery insecure

engine management light on

towbar electrical socket missing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 157,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust centre box outter skin corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 157,535 miles

n/s sill damaged

oil leak gearbox area

screen chipped

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in n/s front suspension arm joint

Fail 2 Sep 2011 157,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s sill damaged

oil leak gearbox area

screen chipped

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in n/s front suspension arm joint

Pass 2 Sep 2010 142,327 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,538 miles

engine noise (suspect drivebelt tensioner and crankshaft pulley/damper)

exhaust starting to corrode

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,194 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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AU55 DTN is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU55 DTN, 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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What year was AU55 DTN registered?

AU55 DTN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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