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AV05 HAE

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,355 mi
Last recorded134,355 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 134,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2025 131,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear tail pipe hanger broken off

Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,075 miles

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

under body is corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 123,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

under body is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 114,612 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,527 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,481 miles

both rear springs rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,102 miles

both front brake discs slights pitted

both front tyres worn on edges and getting low

both rear springs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 50,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,546 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,904 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,130 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 22,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,214 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 HAE is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 HAE registered?

AV05 HAE is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AV05 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 HAE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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