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AV05 JVL

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,101 mi
Last recorded128,101 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 JVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 128,101 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 128,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 124,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 124,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 120,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 118,277 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 118,575 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 112,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,485 miles

Some compliance in both front lower arm's rear bushings

Pass 5 May 2017 99,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,730 miles

Slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2015 78,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 68,508 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND CUTS ON TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES SIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 12 May 2014 68,508 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND CUTS ON TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES SIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 65,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,806 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 13 May 2011 50,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 50,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 6 May 2010 44,347 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,271 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,271 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,602 miles

some wear to inner edge of front tyres

washer jets poor

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 JVL is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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