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AU55 JVP

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,069 mi
Last recorded109,069 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,069 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded on bottom

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,664 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,958 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,421 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 66,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,506 miles

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

advise items removed from drivers view

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,704 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,484 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,877 miles

both rear tyres and o/s/f have small cracks in treads and sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2009 11,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,689 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 JVP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

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

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