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AV05 JUT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,227 mi
Last recorded100,227 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,227 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 98,519 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 98,516 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,586 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 92,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,132 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Off side hand brake efficiency just met MOT limits

Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,006 miles

1/ o/s hand brake low

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,631 miles

1/ n/s door mirror becoming loose

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

n/s door mirror assembly damaged

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle sticks

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,168 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,282 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,294 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 JUT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JUT, 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 JUT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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