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AU55 UVX

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,819 mi
Last recorded73,819 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,926 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,399 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,261 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 45,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,351 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,703 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 UVX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UVX, 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

How do I check the history of AU55 UVX?

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What year was AU55 UVX registered?

AU55 UVX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is AU55 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 UVX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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