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AU55 UWT

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,472 mi
Last recorded179,472 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 179,472 miles

Rear rear suspension covered in mud

Fail 16 Aug 2021 179,459 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension covered in mud

Pass 12 Aug 2020 167,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 163,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 148,866 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 148,865 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction base (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 131,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2017 131,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On Limit (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 114,991 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated does not open (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,795 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)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,651 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,130 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 39,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 8,079 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 UWT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

AU55 UWT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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