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AV05 FLA

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,799 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at top. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 115,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at top. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side walls cracked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear side walls cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 94,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,843 miles

Near side door mirror damage. but more than 50% useable

Fail 26 Feb 2015 86,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Near side door mirror damage. but more than 50% useable

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres at 3mm tread depth-legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres at 3mm tread depth-legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,934 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,100 miles

gear oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,047 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,388 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 FLA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

AV05 FLA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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