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AV05 HCN

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,206 mi
Last recorded133,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 133,206 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,692 miles

both front wings corroded badly

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,087 miles

both front wings corroded at the bottom

Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,632 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,805 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,021 miles

Front wings corroded lower edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 14 Jan 2020 101,004 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wings corroded lower edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,493 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 94,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,526 miles

Both front discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,351 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,369 miles

Gear box casing damaged

Slight rust ridge on inner edge of front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,553 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,787 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,176 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 28,176 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,253 miles

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

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

streering rack noise

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 HCN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

AV05 HCN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is AV05 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 HCN 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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