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AV05 MXD

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 131,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 131,523 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 112,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 109,594 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,610 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 80,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,608 miles

Offside front tyre perished.

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,317 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,763 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,874 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wiper blade will need replaceing in the near future

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,926 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 MXD is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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