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AU55 JUW

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 JUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,891 miles

O/S/F & Both rear Tyres severely perished/splitting

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (On limit) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 100,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (On limit) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,619 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 96,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,770 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R Tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to middle sections joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,140 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,728 miles

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

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

flatspots on all 4 wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,736 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 JUW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JUW, 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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AU55 JUW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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