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AV05 FDE

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,579 mi
Last recorded140,579 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 140,579 miles

front tyres on legal limit

Fail 21 Sep 2020 140,576 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2019 134,973 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 14 Oct 2019 134,971 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,081 miles

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

Rear exhaust/body heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2018 126,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear exhaust/body heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2017 115,438 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,379 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. back rest (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 107,581 miles

rear suspension arms outer bushes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,588 miles

water expension bottle leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,588 miles

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

water expension bottle leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,226 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 80,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,150 miles

Drivers door, electric window not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Wheel trim broken

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,060 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 FDE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV05 FDE, 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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AV05 FDE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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