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AU55 GVV

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,577 mi
Last recorded183,577 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 183,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 172,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section poor,silencer outer skins coming off and rear bracket corroded and broken.exhaust not fully supported. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min thickness. (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 165,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre, evidence apparent tyre has been run soft.tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.(smooth)

both front wings damaged but no sharp edges.

exhaust poor,corroded and bracket corroded and broke,temporary clipped.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 160,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 154,890 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror cover damaged been taped.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 148,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wing mirror cover damaged taped up.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 140,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 140,401 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,214 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 129,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,155 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GVV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AU55 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

AU55 GVV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is AU55 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 GVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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