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AV05 KZH

2005 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,033 mi
Last recorded130,033 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 130,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 123,153 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 123,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 117,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,722 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,504 miles

Rear registration plate deterioating

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Mar 2013 83,496 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deterioating

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S Front tyre worn

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,473 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,473 miles

Rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,365 miles

Suspect front pads may be wearing thin

Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

Suspect front pads may be wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,855 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KZH is a 2005 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

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

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