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AV05 FKW

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,745 mi
Last recorded98,745 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,745 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,989 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,609 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,609 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 May 2011 48,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 3 May 2011 48,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,787 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/f seatbelt

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2010 40,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childseat fitted to n/s/f seatbelt

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,413 miles

o/s front seat belt stalk button sticks down

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 12,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FKW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

AV05 FKW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is AV05 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 FKW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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