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AV05 JVN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,626 mi
Last recorded171,626 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 150,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 150,551 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts not tested ()

Pass 10 May 2018 143,206 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 128,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 128,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 113,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 100,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 71,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,251 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,244 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 JVN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

AV05 JVN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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