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A18 LVN

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,930 mi
Last recorded74,930 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 73,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 69,481 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 69,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,412 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,067 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,792 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,350 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 28,342 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 15,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,249 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 14,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 13,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,966 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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A18 LVN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 LVN registered?

A18 LVN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is A18 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LVN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 LVN have outstanding finance?

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