MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc. Coil springs/shocks etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play & Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated, but still prevents ingress of dirt or water (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc. Coil springs/shocks etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc. Coil springs/shocks etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play & Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated, but still prevents ingress of dirt or water (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc. Coil springs/shocks etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers poor performance
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle & Rear sections (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers poor performance
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Air bag light covered by tape
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front tyres on manufactures tread depth wear indicators
Offside door mirror trim missing
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside door mirror trim missing
Both front tyres on manufactures tread depth wear indicators
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres on manufactures tread depth wear indicators
Offside door mirror trim missing
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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AV05 OUA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AV05 OUA, 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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AV05 OUA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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