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AU55 UVA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,813 mi
Last recorded105,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 29 May 2019 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2018 91,373 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 91,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2017 72,337 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 72,337 miles

Emissions not tested engine has miss fair (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,410 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,782 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,783 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 52,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,326 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 UVA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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