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AU55 FNJ

2005 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,175 mi
Last recorded171,175 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 171,175 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery tray loose

dents to offside sill

offside and nearside rear bump stops deteriated

oil leaks from top to bottom of engine

Fail 19 Oct 2011 171,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery tray loose

dents to offside sill

offside and nearside rear bump stops deteriated

oil leaks from top to bottom of engine

power steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 20 Oct 2010 147,594 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 147,561 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 109,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,496 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 81,493 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 81,491 miles

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

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 FNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU55 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

AU55 FNJ is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AU55 FNJ safe to buy?

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