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AU55 JWW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,605 mi
Last recorded174,605 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 JWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 174,605 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 173,815 miles

oil leak gear box side

Fail 10 Mar 2020 173,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

N/S/F road wheel has a small flat spot on the inside edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F wing rusty but not structural

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

both outer cills poor

oil leak gear box side

Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear sill rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2018 163,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 163,921 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 156,250 miles

front flexi exhaust poor

front tyres wearing near the wear bars

Fail 1 Mar 2017 156,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front flexi exhaust poor

front tyres wearing near the wear bars

Pass 29 Feb 2016 147,869 miles

Both Front tyres getting low and worn on inner edge

Nearside front inner driveshaft seal weeping oil

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front flexi joint on exhaust getting poor

Pass 23 Mar 2015 139,498 miles

Both front flexible joints of exhaust slightly poor

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/R axle bush starting to unbond

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,498 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 112,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 101,284 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,832 miles

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

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

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 JWW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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