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AU55 TYP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 119,829 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 119,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2022 107,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 91,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,077 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting hook rusted away but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower driver side outer sill, rusted through not structural

Pass 31 May 2019 90,088 miles

Back box exhaust mounts getting weak

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,574 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,862 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on tread 3mm

offside rear tyre low on tread 3mm

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 75,230 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,194 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,320 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 62,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,177 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,337 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 TYP is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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