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AV05 FDD

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,063 mi
Last recorded93,063 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,063 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 89,946 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible down pipe slightly blowing also heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,257 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 78,099 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 78,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 76,656 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 76,647 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 75,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhausy flexy damaged

off side front tyre wearing on edge

off side front wing mirror caseing damaged and repaired with gaffer tape and cable tie

Fail 28 Dec 2018 75,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhausy flexy damaged

off side front tyre wearing on edge

off side front wing mirror caseing damaged and repaired with gaffer tape and cable tie

Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,359 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 73,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2016 67,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,442 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 54,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,229 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 FDD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

AV05 FDD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AV05 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 FDD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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