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AU55 VUC

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,397 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 127,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,286 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2018 111,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2017 101,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2016 84,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,607 miles

ADDED 1 LT OF OIL

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Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GREASY (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt GREASY (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,434 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,434 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,750 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,164 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 64,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,478 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 VUC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

AU55 VUC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 VUC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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