MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fuel pipe chafing at filter (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to rear section broken away so will give a false reading (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel pipe chafing at filter (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak inter-cooler pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror glass broken ()
turbo inter-cooler pipe split
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror glass broken ()
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front disc scored (3.5.1i)
turbo inter-cooler pipe split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside door mirror glass broken
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror glass broken
centre exhaust slightly leaking
lip to front brake discs
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 EXV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A18 EXV, 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 A18 EXV registered?
A18 EXV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is A18 EXV safe to buy?
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