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AV05 JSZ

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,340 mi
Last recorded106,340 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,340 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,118 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components rusty condition

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,873 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components rusty condition

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 92,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components rusty condition

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,459 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 4 Feb 2019 88,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,424 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary aero blades

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge badly 205/55/R16W

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,559 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,609 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly.

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,479 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,544 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,082 miles

front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,382 miles

Front anti-roll bar links creaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,653 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 JSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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