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A18 EXV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,070 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 128,014 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,532 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 113,532 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,922 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door mirror glass broken ()

turbo inter-cooler pipe split

Fail 29 Nov 2017 103,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,300 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 79,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,879 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,514 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,501 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2010

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,184 miles

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.

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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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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