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AU55 TXP

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 121,144 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member dented but strength not currently reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing corroded at base where mounted but not currently weakened (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing corroded at base where mounted but not currently weakened (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 100,854 miles

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

front bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f w/bearing noisy

o/s/f wing corroded lower edge

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,485 miles

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

o/s/f wing corroded at bottom but secure

vehicle damaged and front grill missing

Fail 24 Mar 2018 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f wing corroded at bottom but secure

vehicle damaged and front grill missing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,290 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,900 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 74,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,208 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,208 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,985 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,860 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,985 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 27,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 TXP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TXP, 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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What year was AU55 TXP registered?

AU55 TXP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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