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AU55 ORT

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ORT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 98,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,501 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure - rattling

front wishbones have deteriorating rear bushes - slight play

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated - slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit !! (4.1.E.1)

front discs are poor

rear discs are slightly worn

rec. alignment check

Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit !! (4.1.E.1)

front discs are poor

rear discs are slightly worn

rec. alignment check

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,812 miles

front discs are liped pads are 50 percent worn

Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs are liped pads are 50 percent worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,208 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,747 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted pads 50 percent worn

n/s/r tyre cracking 205/55/R16V

rear discs slightly liped

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,224 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,492 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 ORT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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