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AU55 VTN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,424 miles

heat shield rattle @ rear

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,423 miles

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

heat shield rattle @ rear

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,610 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,544 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,649 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,220 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VTN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

AU55 VTN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AU55 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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