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AV05 OUA

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,701 mi
Last recorded160,701 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 160,701 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 160,701 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 152,959 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 144,067 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 144,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 136,799 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 124,477 miles

Air bag light covered by tape

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,348 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 100,750 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 100,750 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 100,750 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,217 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 73,217 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,593 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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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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