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AU55 OSM

2005 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,921 mi
Last recorded86,921 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 68,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 OSM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 OSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU55 OSM?

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What year was AU55 OSM registered?

AU55 OSM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AU55 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 OSM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU55 OSM have outstanding finance?

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