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AU55 OTC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,055 miles

Nearside front wing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 113,783 miles

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

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

Nearside front wing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,498 miles

Nearside Front bottom of wing corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom of wing corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear/Stepping

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Fail 4 Jul 2022 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear/Stepping

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing Arm

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Worn Inner Edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 87,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat Shield Insecure at Rear

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing Arm

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Worn Inner Edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,423 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Edges

Fail 2 Jul 2020 81,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Edges

Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,666 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,605 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,468 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,204 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,492 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 OTC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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