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AU55 OTN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,168 mi
Last recorded161,168 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 161,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2018 161,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2017 153,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 144,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,487 miles

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 134,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 11 Sep 2014 119,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 98,761 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,054 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 OTN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OTN, 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

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What year was AU55 OTN registered?

AU55 OTN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AU55 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 OTN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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