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AU55 UWP

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,406 mi
Last recorded88,406 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 84,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,911 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,722 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 69,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,648 miles

Front sills slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,210 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 66,205 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 64,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,823 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 53,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,365 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,105 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,246 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 UWP 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 82.6%.

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 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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

AU55 UWP is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AU55 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 UWP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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