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AU55 UWA

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,544 mi
Last recorded104,544 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 104,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

center exhaust box outer skin peeling

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,099 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,115 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,938 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

dampness around injectors

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,048 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

slight dampness around injectors 1/2 and 3

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,047 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

slight dampness around injectors 1/2 and 3

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,961 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

dampness around injector 2 & 3

Fail 30 Sep 2015 43,960 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

dampness around injector 2 & 3

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,747 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on outer sidewalls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,372 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

OSF tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,329 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 24,474 miles

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,474 miles

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,432 miles

front inner discs slightly worne

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,547 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 UWA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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