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AV05 KZW

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,537 mi
Last recorded142,537 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 142,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 142,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 142,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arms, bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible joint is starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jun 2022 142,187 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside trailing arms, bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible joint is starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2021 138,790 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Centre seat in rear ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 134,331 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Rear heat shields loose near tank

Fail 22 Jun 2020 134,329 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shields loose near tank

Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,046 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 114,153 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 114,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,639 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 88,639 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,309 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,290 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,116 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 KZW is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

AV05 KZW is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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