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AV05 FBF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,040 mi
Last recorded170,040 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 170,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 166,700 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 166,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 157,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 148,266 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 148,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 139,218 miles

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

brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 139,218 miles

brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2012 128,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2011 102,839 miles

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2010 74,992 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2009 48,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,713 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 FBF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV05 FBF, 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 AV05 FBF registered?

AV05 FBF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AV05 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 FBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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