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AU55 UVT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,695 mi
Last recorded103,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 103,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 97,932 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 97,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 91,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 91,851 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

exterior tailgate switch fauity

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,034 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre age cracks

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroding

tailgate switch worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,003 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,097 miles

n/s/f wishbone has slight play in rear bush

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,863 miles

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

advise corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

advise cracks appearing in tread of o/s/f tyre

advise exhaust rear mounting fractured

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,766 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UVT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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