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AU55 TZD

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,027 mi
Last recorded103,027 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,027 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 103,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,704 miles

all 4 coil spring corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 96,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position wouldn't open (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all 4 coil spring corroded

front tracking out

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,823 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 92,823 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,689 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 88,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,485 miles

engine management light on

exhaust front mount corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,485 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine management light on

exhaust front mount corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,641 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,108 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

oil leak from gear box

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,608 miles

engine check light on

Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

205/55x16

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

engine check light on

Pass 12 Oct 2013 70,969 miles

ECU warning lamp on

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,916 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,253 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,409 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting too deteriorate

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TZD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

AU55 TZD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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