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AU55 UVG

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,857 mi
Last recorded95,857 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside handbrake cable is routed the wrong side of brake hose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in both rear trailing arms are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 17 Jul 2024 95,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside handbrake cable is routed the wrong side of brake hose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in both rear trailing arms are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,219 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges n/s close to exposing cords

Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,479 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,075 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,037 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,531 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,531 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,856 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 48,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,386 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 24,386 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,517 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 UVG 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 73.9%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

AU55 UVG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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