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AU55 UYV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,754 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,925 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 72,925 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 67,224 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 67,224 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 61,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2014 50,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,873 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 32,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,260 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 15,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 UYV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

AU55 UYV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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